6-seater Cessna plane missing in Philippines

MANILA - A six-seater Cessna 340 plane was reported missing shortly after taking off Saturday morning in the Philippines' Albay province, southeast of Manila, said the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

The CAAP said the aircraft, with four people on board, including the pilot, a crew member, and two passengers, took off at 6:43 am local time at Bicol International Airport.

The plane, with tail number RP C2080, was headed to Manila, but failed to reach its destination.

The aircraft reportedly lost contact at 6:46 am local time.