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2 killed in plane crash in Pampanga

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 07/22/2011 8:40 PM | Updated as of 07/22/2011 8:40 PM

PAMPANGA, Philippines - A Malaysian pilot and his Filipino passenger were killed in a plane crash in Magalang town, Pampanga province on Friday night, police said.

The victims, whose identities were withheld pending notification of their kin, were on board a private Cessna light aircraft when it crashed in Barangay Sta. Maria, Magalang.
The aircraft malfunctioned while it was in the air, according to a report from Captain Benhur Gomez, president of the Omi Aviation Corp. Flying School in Clark Field.
Gomez said the victims died on the spot. - Report from Gracie Rutao, ABS-CBN News Pampanga

Nicole Ann Bautista

We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the skies, and were gently caught by God's own hand to be with him on High.
To dwell among the soaring clouds they've known so well before. From victory roll to tail chase, at heaven's very door.
As we fly among them there, we're sure to head their plea. To take care my friend, watch your six, and do one more roll for me.

— Commander Jerry Coffee, Hanoi, 1968