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Private plane lands safely; Davao crash reports prove unfounded
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has dismissed reports of a plane crash in Davao del Sur, confirming that the aircraft carrying foreign nationals landed safely at Butuan City airport. The false alarm sparked concern early Tuesday morning when unverified crash reports circulated.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) clarified Tuesday that a private aircraft did not crash in Davao del Sur as initially reported, confirming instead that the plane landed without incident at an airport in Butuan City.
Early morning reports had indicated the aircraft went down in Barangay Sinoron, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur around 8 a.m., triggering emergency response protocols. However, CAAP's investigation revealed the crash reports were unfounded.
The aircraft was carrying foreign nationals at the time of the incident. Officials did not provide additional details regarding the origin of the false reports or the circumstances that led to the initial confusion.
The incident underscores the importance of verified information during aviation emergencies, with CAAP maintaining oversight of all private aircraft operations across the country.