Mechanical error ruled out in fatal FA-50 crash in Bukidnon

PAF releases reasons of fatal FA-50 crash

The fatal crash of a FA-50 fighter jet in Bukidnon on March 4 was due to "the risk of night flying over mountainous terrain and complexity of multi-aircraft combat operations", the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday.

Mechanical error ruled out in fatal FA-50 crash in Bukidnon

A fatal FA-50 fighter jet crash in Bukidnon in March was not due to technical or mechanical problems, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has concluded its investigation into the crash of an FA-50 fighter jet in Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon on March 4, killing both pilots. According to PAF Spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, no technical or mechanical failure was found in the plane. Instead, environmental factors, such as the dangers of night flying and the mountainous terrain, were pointed out as the cause of the tragedy. Added to this are the oper…