Helicopter Crashes in Pililla, Rizal: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in Tuesday Morning Tragedy
A civilian helicopter crashed in Barangay Quisao, Pililla, Rizal early Tuesday morning, killing two passengers and injuring three others, according to the Rizal Provincial Police Office.
The crash occurred at around 7:27 a.m. on March 3 in the Upper Barak area. All five passengers aboard the helicopter were immediately rushed to Rizal Provincial Hospital in Morong for emergency treatment.
Pililla Mayor John Masinsin confirmed the grim details — one passenger was declared dead right at the crash site, while another was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. One of the fatalities was identified as a foreign national, though authorities have not yet released the full identities of those involved.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have yet to determine whether mechanical failure, weather conditions, or pilot error contributed to the incident. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is expected to lead the formal probe.
The crash site, located near a residential area, sent shockwaves through the quiet Rizal town. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion before seeing smoke rising from the area. Emergency responders arrived within minutes of the crash.
Source: Philstar
