MANILA, Philippines — Two people died and three others were injured on Tuesday when a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter went down in Rizal, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported.
The crash occurred in Upper Barak, Barangay Quisao, Pililia near a residential area where high-tension wires pose a risk to low-flying aircraft. One victim was declared dead on the scene, while the second was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
"The aircraft (with registry RP-C3138) was en route from Manila to Quezon Province when the incident occurred," the aviation regulator said.
CAAP added that its Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB) was currently investigating the cause of the crash.
The crash site is known for zero visibility and thick fog-conditions that previously forced an emergency landing for Senator Bong Go's helicopter in December 2024. The senator was en route to Mabitac, Laguna to attend an official event at the time.
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a modern five-seat, single-engine light turbine helicopter featuring a fully integrated glass cockpit and a Safran Arrius 2R engine.
