Four pilots die in Philippines air force mid-air collision
Four pilots have died after two Philippine Air Force planes crashed mid-air during a training exercise at an air base south of Manila, officials said. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-pilots-die-in-philippines-air-force-mid-air-collision/
Two military planes collided mid-air during training exercises at Fernando Air Base in the Philippines, resulting in the tragic loss of four pilots, according to the country's air force. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, with both single-propeller SF-260 aircraft plummeting within the base perimeter, with no other injuries reported.
Colonel Alvin Capinguian, a spokesperson for the Philippine Air Force, confirmed the tragedy and announced an investigation into the cause of the mishap. As a precautionary measure, the air force's fleet of SF-260 planes has been temporarily grounded. In recent years, there have been several deadly crashes involving Philippine military aircraft.
In May, another SF-260 plane crashed during a training flight in Benguet province, killing two military pilots.
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