Another Philippine Air Force accident within a week; UH-1 crashed

A Philippine Air Force UH-1 helicopter, #518, crashed while trying to take off from the golf field at the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters at Camp Evangelista on Feb. 4.

According to a news report, the commanding officer of the 4th Infantry Division was on board the helicopter at that time. All four on board were unhurt, except the co-pilot who had suffered a sprain foot.

This is the second accident involving a Philippine Air Force aircraft in a week. A SF260 crashed on Feb. 1, killing two on board.

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