Four Philippine Air Force Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Collision
Four Philippine Air Force pilots have died following a mid-air collision involving two SF-260 training aircraft at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas province, south of Manila. The incident occurred on October 23, 2026, during a training flight, with the Philippine Air Force confirming the fatalities the following day.
According to reports, both aircraft crashed within the air base perimeter, and no casualties on the ground were reported. Following the incident, the Philippine Air Force temporarily grounded its remaining SF-260 aircraft as a precaution while an investigation was…
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