Quick-thinking pilot averts tragedy in Isabela plane emergency; lands on an open field
• A small Sky Pasada aircraft carrying seven people made a successful emergency landing in a field in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, after experiencing mechanical trouble
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• The pilot, Captain Alito Getalaga, was hailed as a hero for his quick thinking, which ensured all six passengers were unharmed
• The plane was en route from Cauayan City to Maconacon, a remote town in the province
• The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the mechanical failure
A small aircraft carrying six passengers and its pilot executed a successful emergency landing in a remote field in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, after experiencing engine trouble on Sunday afternoon.
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The swift and decisive action of the pilot ensured that all seven individuals on board were unharmed, averting a potential tragedy.
The single-engine CESSNA 152, operated by Sky Pasada with tail number RP-C1018, was en route from Cauayan City Airport to Maconacon, a coastal town in Isabela known for its limited accessibility.
The flight, a crucial air link for residents of the remote municipality, was proceeding as scheduled when the pilot, Captain Alito Getalaga, detected a mechanical failure.
According to initial reports from the Reina Mercedes Police Station, the aircraft began to experience engine trouble while flying over the town.
Recognizing the immediate danger, Captain Getalaga chose a vacant lot in Barangay District 1 as the safest possible landing spot.
His expertise and calm demeanor in the face of the emergency allowed him to navigate the aircraft down onto the uneven terrain without causing any harm to the occupants or the plane itself.
The passengers, identified as Dante and Floremia Cabaldo, Rogelio Lagula, Perfecta Jacinto, Olegario Cortes, and Norberto Centeno, all hail from the town of Divilacan, which is also a remote area accessible primarily by air or sea.
Their safe landing was a huge relief to local authorities and residents who rushed to the scene to assist. No one on board sustained any injuries, and the integrity of the aircraft remained largely intact.
The incident is now under investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), which will conduct a thorough probe to determine the exact cause of the mechanical failure.
The successful landing is a testament to the rigorous training of pilots and the importance of quick, sound judgment during in-flight emergencies.
The community is hailing Captain Getalaga as a hero for his actions, which ultimately saved the lives of his passengers and prevented a serious accident.
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