CAAP denies alleged aircraft crash in Davao Del Sur

MANILA — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that the aircraft reportedly involved in a crash in Davao del Sur had safely landed in Butuan City.

CAAP Davao Airport Manager Engr. Rex Obcena said all passengers were safe but did not provide further details.

“Safely landed at Butuan, time 12:31 PM. Accounted for ang aircraft,” Obcena told ABS-CBN News.

Several responders earlier launched search operations in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, following reports of an alleged aircraft crash.

Digos City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Chief Operations and Warning Officer Philip June Caminade said initial verification efforts had yielded negative results.

“Please be careful when reporting incidents, don’t get too excited,” Davao del Sur Vice Governor Marc Cagas said in a Facebook post, following reports of the alleged incident by some social media users.