04/11/2025
A PAF UH-1H SUPER HUEY HELICOPTER CRASHED KILLING EVERYONE ONBOARD
A search and rescue UH-1H Super Huey helicopter (Upgraded variant of the legendary Huey) with tail number 122 from the 505th Search and Rescue Group, of the Philippine Air Force crashed at Barangay Sabud in Loreto Town, Agusan del Sur on 04 November 2025.
The down UH-1H search and rescue helicopter was just one of the four (4) helicopters of the Air Force deployed at the Tactical Operations Group (TOG) 11 in Davao City and was en route to TOG 10 in Butuan City to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of National Defense ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by Typhoon Tino.
The search and rescue helicopter lost communication at around 1156H MNL. The down helicopter was completely destroyed by fire and all the six (6) onboard "Angel 122", the two pilots and the four angel aircrew rescuers, perished in the air mishap.
Rest in Peace to the pilots and aircrew of Angel 122! 🇵🇭
• Captain Paulie B. Dumagan PAF +
PAF Officer Candidate School Class 2017
Philippine Air Force Flying School Class 2020
Pilot in command Angel 122
• 2Lt. Royce Louis G. Camigla PAF +
Philippine Military Academy Class 2022
Philippine Air Force Flying School Class 2025
Copilot Angel 122
• Sergeant John Christopher C. Golfo PAF +
Aircrew Angel 122
• Airman First Class Ericson R. Merico PAF +
Aircrew Angel 122
• Sergeant Yves B. Sijub PAF +
Aircrew Angel 122
• Airman Ameer Khaidar T. Apion PAF +
Aircrew Angel 122
The Pinoy Aviators family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Philippine Air Force, the 505th Search and Rescue Group and to the bereaved families of the aviators and aircrew onboard the ill fated "Angel Flight One Two Two.".
May the souls of the two gallant aviators and the four rescue angels in tangerine be at peace with our heavenly Father. 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
"The things they do so others may live"
