The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday confirmed that one of its four helicopters tasked to conduct a ‘rapid damage assessment and needs analysis’ (RDANA) to check on the effects of typhoon ‘Tino’ went down in Agusan del Sur.
‘The PAF confirms that one of its Super Huey helicopters encountered an air mishap today, November 4, 2025, near the vicinity of the 60th Infantry Battalion at Agusan Del Sur,’ it added.
The aircraft was part of a flight of four helicopters that had departed from Davao to Butuan to conduct a RDANA mission.
Communication with the helicopter was lost, which immediately prompted the launch of a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation.
A thorough investigation is being conducted to determine the circumstances and cause of this accident.
Further details will be released as they become verified and available.
‘The PAF is focusing all efforts on the ongoing SAR operations. We are praying for the safety of the pilots and crew involved in this unfortunate air mishap,’ the PAF said.