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Air Force pilot killed in midair collision laid to rest in Pangasinan
The remains of Captain Raymart Cabangcala, who perished in a collision between two military trainer aircraft, have been returned to his hometown of Urdaneta City. The pilot was among four service members killed in the incident.
LSN Philippines ·
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan—The remains of Philippine Air Force Captain Raymart Cabangcala arrived in his hometown Friday following his death in a midair collision involving two military trainer jets. A helicopter transported his casket to Urdaneta National High School, where family members received him in a solemn ceremony.
Cabangcala was one of four pilots killed when the aircraft collided during operations. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation by military authorities. The incident marked a significant loss for the Air Force, which has been modernizing its training fleet in recent years.
Cabangcala's mother, Myrna, and sister, Mayross, were present to receive his remains at the landing site in their hometown. The homecoming drew local officials and community members who gathered to pay their respects to the fallen aviator and his grieving family.
The Air Force is expected to conduct a full investigation into the collision and implement any necessary safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.