LOOK: Chopper crash site in Batangas | Inquirer News

LOOK: Chopper crash site in Batangas

/ 01:59 PM July 06, 2015

King Chopper Crash Site 3

PHOTO by Arnold Almacen/INQUIRER

Photos above and below show the site of the chopper crash that killed the son of a Chinese-Filipino billionaire on Mt. Maculot in Barangay Pinagkaisahanin in Cuenca town, Batangas, on Sunday.

The private helicopter of 62-year-old Archimedes “Archie” King of the Victoria Court chain of motels crashed on the mountain at about 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, killing him and pilot Felicisimo Esteban Jr.

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READ: Victoria Court founder Archie King, pilot die in Batangas chopper crash

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According to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the Malate Tourist Dev’t Corporation-operated chopper was an Augusta 109E with registry number RP-C22726.

Six other persons were hurt in the crash, namely King’s wife, Ling-ling; Inquirer Lifestyle columnist Anton San Diego; renowned bag designer Tina Maristela Ocampo and her husband, fashion retail businessman Ricco; Standard Insurance CEO Patricia Chilip and her husband Christopher. Yuji Gonzales

King Chopper Crash Site 2

PHOTO by Arnold Almacen/INQUIRER

King Chopper Crash Site 1

PHOTO by Arnold Almacen/INQUIRER

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