Two dead after light plane crashes in Philippines


The plane was seen flying overhead before accidentally crashing in a rice field in Concepcion, Tarlac. - Bloomberg

MANILA: Two individuals died after the ultralight aircraft they were flying crashed in a rice field in Concepcion, Tarlac, on Saturday morning, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Based on the police report, the victims were identified as a 19-year-old male pilot and an 18-year-old female passenger. Both were residents of Pampanga.

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