The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.
The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.
All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.
Load More