Four Philippine Air Force pilots were killed on October 23, 2026, when two SF-260 training aircraft collided mid-air during a flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas. The aircraft crashed within the airbase perimeter, and authorities reported no other casualties. The Philippine Air Force confirmed the fatalities on October 24.
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All remaining SF-260 aircraft have reportedly been temporarily grounded as a precaution while investigators work to establish the cause of the accident. The pilots’ identities have not been publicly released at the families’ request. Our condolences go out to their families, colleagues, and everyone affected by this tragic loss.
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