The Philippine Air Force lost a helicopter Bell UH-1H Iroquois Reg. 517, which crashed in Barangay Bulonay, Impasugong, Bukidnon, while transporting material to a mountainous area. The cause of the accident was to stop the engine. All 7 people on board perished. From the Air Force, they are members of Tactical Operational Group 10, Lieutenant Colonel pilot Arnie Arroyo; co-pilot 2nd Lieutenant Mark Anthony Caabay; shooter/crew chief Staff Sergeant Mervin Bersabi and Airman 1st Class shooter Stephen Agarrado. The army is Sergeant Julius Salvador and Cafu Active Auxiliary Jerry Ayukdo. The identity of the seventh victim is not yet known.
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