FM
I happen to know the Nepalese Co-Pilot on the Cessna 172 which is from Aviatour Flight School based at Mactan International, I just called another contact of mines at the school and they are still considering the missing as Alive until otherwise proven.
The Philippines Minister of Interior was being Flown to Naga his home town, when they declared a Mayday due to Engine Failure but they never made it, one thing I noticed about that school is how many Engine failure they have had in the last 2 years, the last time it killed the Pilot but another Female Nepalese student survived that crash back in May.
Its really sad for all concerned especially his parents I hope you all pray for this Young Man's safe return his a competent Student Pilot only 19-20 years of age and had a great and bright future ahead of him.
WA
