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Press Statement of
POLICE COLONEL YSMAEL S YU
PNP Spokesperson
October 20, 2020

The men and women of the Philippine National Police (PNP), led by our Chief, PNP General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, mourn the death of one of the hardworking and trustworthy police senior officers, Police Major General Jose Ma. Victor DF Ramos.

As Chairman of the PNP Bids and Awards Committee and Director for Comptrollership, he was instrumental in the speedy and transparent procurement of various equipment and essentials for the PNP as well as the immediate downloading of funds needed of our personnel on the ground.

PMGEN Jovic Ramos fought a good fight to enjoy his supposed retirement from the service on November 25 with his family, but the Almighty has another plan for him. The PNP extends its deepest sympathies for his wife, children and other members of his family, that include the PMA "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.

Immediately after the PNP helicopter crash at the Laperal Compound in San Pedro City, Laguna on March 5, 2020, all PNP air-assets were temporarily grounded and Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar was designated to lead the Special Investigation Task Group Bell 429 which was instructed to conduct a thorough investigation on all the circumstances that led to the crash.

In the interest of transparency, these are the important findings of the investigation of the SITG Bell 429 based on the Final Investigation Report dated June 19, 2020:

1. That the Bell 429 was airworthy, having been issued with a Certification of Airworthiness by the CAAP;

2. That there was no trouble in both engines of the aircraft;

3.  That the Pilot-In-Command failed to conduct risk assessment before the takeoff which is required for a trained pilot like him;

4. That there was lack of situational awareness and evaluation of surroundings which are part of the protocol for safe and proper takeoff;

5. That there were some lapses in judgment on the part of the Pilot-In-Command that include underestimating the capability of the aircraft.

In view of these findings, the SITG Bell 429 has recommended that the Pilot-In-Command be held accountable for criminal and administrative culpability.

An administrative case of Grave Misconduct (Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Serious Physical Injuries, Multiple Less Serious Physical Injuries and Damages to Property under Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code) was already filed against the Pilot-In-Command before the Internal Affairs Service in September 2020.

As to the criminal liability, the case is still subject for review of the Office of the Chief, PNP.

The SITG Bell 429 has also recommended safety measures in order to prevent the repeat of this unfortunate incident. (PNP-PIO)


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