Five Hurt When U.S. Plane Hits Barrier During Philippines Training
A U.S. Air Force transport plane struck a concrete road barrier during an alternate landing-zone drill in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard. The aircraft managed to land during the supervised activity but swerved on takeoff; the incident is under investigation. The training, coordinated with Philippine authorities, was intended to prepare for contingencies when runways are unavailable.