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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
American marine dies in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was one of four people who died after a military plane crashed into a rice field while flying over the Philippines. The plane was contracted by the U.S. military and was carrying three defense contractors along with the marine, who was identified by officials as Sergeant Jacob Durham, 22, of Long Beach. The aircraft was reportedly undertaking a routine mission to provide "intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies," according to a statement from Camp Pendleton officials. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. The three defense contractors also died in the wreck. The plane did not strike anyone else when it hit the ground, though it did kill a water buffalo. 'We can confirm no survivors of the crash. There were four personnel on board, including one U.S. military service member and three defense contractors," the US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement. Metrea, a military contracting company, issued a statement acknowledging that some of its employees died in the crash. 'It is with deep regret we are able to confirm that there were no survivors. The families of our crew have been informed and we're providing full support,' the statement said. 'Metrea has enacted its emergency response plan and is working closely with all relevant government authorities to establish the cause of the accident. The safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers continues to be our top priority.' The plane crashed in Maguindanao del Sur province, near the town of Ampatuan, according to the nation's Civil Aviation Authority. Residents in the town reportedly saw the plane smoking while it was in the air. They then heard an explosion and the plane dropped out of the sky, according to the Associated Press. The U.S. Marine who died, Durham, had been trained as an electronic intelligence/electromagnetic warfare analyst and was assigned to the 1st Radio Battalion, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, according to military officials. He joined the USMC in January 2021. 'Sgt. Durham embodied the highest traditions of the Marine Corps — exemplifying composure, intelligence, and selfless leadership,' Lieutenant Colonel Mabel Annunziata, commanding officer of 1st Radio Battalion, said in a statement. 'He was deeply respected and loved by his fellow Marines.' The U.S. military has maintained a presence in the Philippines for decades.
The Independent
10-02-2025
- General
- The Independent
American marine dies in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was one of four people who died after a military plane crashed into a rice field while flying over the Philippines. The plane was contracted by the U.S. military and was carrying three defense contractors along with the marine, who was identified by officials as Sergeant Jacob Durham, 22, of Long Beach. The aircraft was reportedly undertaking a routine mission to provide "intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies," according to a statement from Camp Pendleton officials. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. The three defense contractors also died in the wreck. The plane did not strike anyone else when it hit the ground, though it did kill a water buffalo. 'We can confirm no survivors of the crash. There were four personnel on board, including one U.S. military service member and three defense contractors," the US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement. Metrea, a military contracting company, issued a statement acknowledging that some of its employees died in the crash. 'It is with deep regret we are able to confirm that there were no survivors. The families of our crew have been informed and we're providing full support,' the statement said. 'Metrea has enacted its emergency response plan and is working closely with all relevant government authorities to establish the cause of the accident. The safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers continues to be our top priority.' The plane crashed in Maguindanao del Sur province, near the town of Ampatuan, according to the nation's Civil Aviation Authority. Residents in the town reportedly saw the plane smoking while it was in the air. They then heard an explosion and the plane dropped out of the sky, according to the Associated Press. The U.S. Marine who died, Durham, had been trained as an electronic intelligence/electromagnetic warfare analyst and was assigned to the 1st Radio Battalion, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, according to military officials. He joined the USMC in January 2021. 'Sgt. Durham embodied the highest traditions of the Marine Corps — exemplifying composure, intelligence, and selfless leadership,' Lieutenant Colonel Mabel Annunziata, commanding officer of 1st Radio Battalion, said in a statement. 'He was deeply respected and loved by his fellow Marines.' The U.S. military has maintained a presence in the Philippines for decades.
Express Tribune
06-02-2025
- Express Tribune
US military plane crashes in the Philippines, killing four
Listen to article A small plane contracted by the American military crashed on Thursday in the southern Philippines, killing at least four people on board. The crash took place on Mindanao Island, near the municipality of Ampatuan. The US Embassy confirmed the plane was contracted by the American military, but provided no further details about the incident. The Philippine military issued a statement confirming the crash, but said the matter was classified, and they could not release further information while an investigation was ongoing. Authorities are still working to determine the cause of the crash, and regional police have been deployed to the site to prevent tampering with evidence. The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, and police spokesman Jopy Ventura said the plane's tail number, N349CA, was registered to defense firm Metrea. According to flight-tracking site FlightAware, the aircraft was a Beechcraft Super King Air B300. Metrea, the company behind the plane, is known as a provider of services to national security partners in various mission areas. The crash occurred on a farm, and municipal rescuer Rhea Martin reported that four bodies were found near the wreckage. She described the plane as being 'cut in half' upon impact. The crash comes amid the presence of small numbers of US troops in the Philippines on short-term rotational deployments. The US military has assisted Philippine forces in combating militant groups linked to the Daesh (ISIS) terrorist group that remain active in the region. The cause of the crash and details surrounding the mission are under investigation, and the US Indo-Pacific Command did not immediately respond to inquiries. Authorities in the Philippines continue to investigate, and the situation remains under close scrutiny as both US and Philippine officials work together to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
