Four pilots killed as two military planes crash mid-air in Philippines
Four pilots have died after two military aircraft collided mid-air during a training exercise at an air base in the Philippines, the country’s air force has confirmed. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when two SF-260 single-propeller aircraft crashed within the grounds of Fernando Air Base, located south of the capital, Manila. Philippine Air Force […] Four pilots killed as two military…
Four airmen lost their lives after two Filipino military aircraft collided in mid-air during a training exercise at Fernando Air Base in the Philippines. The incident took place on Friday afternoon. Both SF-260 single-engine planes crashed within the base's perimeter, resulting in no additional fatalities. Colonel Alvin Capinguian, a Philippine Air Force spokesperson, confirmed that "both aircraft went down within the base perimeter, with no other casualties reported."
An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash. As a precautionary measure, the air force has grounded its SF-260 aircraft fleet pending the outcome of the investigation. This tragedy follows a string of fatal accidents involving Philippine military aircraft in recent years. In May, another SF-260 plane crashed during a training mission, killing two military pilots.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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