Four Philippine Air Force Pilots Killed in Training Aircraft Collision
Four Philippine Air Force pilots were killed when two SF-260 training aircraft crashed during a flight exercise at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, south of Manila, on October 23, 2026. Officials confirmed the fatalities the following day, while reports indicated that the aircraft collided midair before crashing within the base perimeter. No additional casualties were reported. The military has temporarily grounded its remaining SF-260 aircraft and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly aviation accident.
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