Body of Missing Passenger Found in Crashed Plane in Isabela
The body of the missing passenger onboard a light aircraft that crashed in San Mariano, Isabela, last November 30 was found on Sunday morning, according to Isabela’s Incident Management Team (IMT).
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Lawyer Constante Foronda, commander of the Incident Management Team (IMT) overseeing the search and rescue operations, said rescuers found the remains of the female passenger at 9:15 a.m.
“The missing passenger was found lifeless by K9 trackers about 200 meters down the mountain slope from the plane wreckage,” Foronda said in a statement.
He added that the body of the passenger, identified as Erma Escalante, was brought to the Tactical Operations Group 2 in Cauayan City and was boarded to a funeral vehicle at around 2:20 p.m.
“Upon the wishes of the husband, the casket will be flown to Palanan,” the official said.
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Foronda said the Sokol helicopter is now refueling for its return to the crash site “to extricate the men and equipment of the rescue or retrieval team.”
Based on previous reports, the plane lost communication with the airport tower shortly after it took off from the Cauayan airport at 9:39 a.m. on November 30.
Last December 7, the remains of the pilot were located within the Piper aircraft’s wreckage.
The discovery of the missing passenger’s body brings closure to the tragic incident. The search and rescue operations conducted by the Incident Management Team have been ongoing since the plane crash.
The IMT expressed their condolences to the family of Erma Escalante and assured the public that they will continue their efforts to ensure the safety and security of the crash site.
The investigation into the cause of the plane crash is still ongoing, and authorities are working to gather all necessary evidence to determine the factors that led to the tragic accident.
The Incident Management Team will also provide support and assistance to the families of the victims as they go through this difficult time.
