00:00The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command confirmed that an unrescued aircraft was contracted by the U.S. Department of Defense in Maguindanao, Del Sur.
00:10According to its official statement, the aircraft is carrying out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support requested by the Philippines.
00:19The incident happened while it was carrying out a routine mission that is part of the support of the U.S. Philippine Security Cooperation Activities.
00:29The aircraft is carrying four people, including a U.S. military service member and three defense contractors.
00:36The investigation into the incident continues.