In a recent incident over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane, prompting a tense standoff. The Chinese helicopter attempted to force the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' Cessna Caravan turboprop plane out of what China claims as its airspace.
The Philippine pilot radioed a warning to the Chinese helicopter, citing the dangerous proximity and violation of safety standards set by aviation authorities. Despite the close encounter, the Philippine plane maintained its course without altering its path or altitude.
