Chopper Carrying PNP Chief Is New Says Dela Rosa

Dela Rosa Emphasized Chopper Carrying PNP Chief Is New

CHOPPER CARRYING PNP CHIEF – Earlier, Philippine National Police chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa was involved in a helicopter crash in Laguna.

Chopper Carrying PNP Chief Is New Says Dela Rosa
Photo by Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

According to reports, the PNP chief was rescued and quickly rushed to the hospital following the crash. His other companions on the chopper was brought to the hospital as well.

The PNP Chief was en route to Calamba town when the accident happened. Reports said that the chopper got tangled with the power lines shortly after it made a take-off.

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Photo Source: CNN Philippines

Meanwhile, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the helicopter that carried the PNP chief was new.

Bagong bago ‘yun.  ‘Yan ay  Bell 429, brand new ‘yun,  twin engine,

He noted that it was the only Bell 429 twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft in the entire PNP.

Isa lang kasi ang Bell 429 ng PNP. ‘Yung ibang chopper ay ibang model,

Dela Rosa stated that they got the chopper during his run as the PNP chief. He added that it was Gamboa who lead the Bids and Awards Committee for its procurement.

Chopper Carrying PNP Chief Is New Says Dela Rosa
Bell 429 | Image from: PH Airspace

Based on a report from ABS-CBN, PNP Chief Archie Gamboa was conscious when he was rescued following the helicopter crash. He was already rushed to the hospital and as well as the other passengers of the chopper.

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