{
  "id": 16308012,
  "title": "2 Philippine air force planes collide during a training flight, killing all 4 pilots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2-philippine-air-force-planes-collide-during-a-training-flight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/international/2026/10/24/2-philippine-air-force-planes-collide-during-a-training-flight-killing-all-4-pilots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANILA, Philippines - Two Philippine Air Force planes collided during a training flight, resulting in the death of all four pilots on board, according to Philippine officials on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the two SF-260 aircraft, flying at a low altitude, crashed at Fernando Air Base in Lipa city, Batangas province, situated south of Manila. There were no casualties on the ground, as confirmed by the officials. The air force has not yet disclosed the specifics of the accidental crash. Two unnamed Philippine officials, privy to the details, confirmed that the planes collided mid-flight. The officials, speaking anonymously due to the lack of authorization to discuss the matter, revealed that one of the two-seater aircraft crashed near the barracks housing military personnel at the air base, as reported by a witness to The Associated Press. Following the incident, the air force announced a temporary grounding of all its remaining SF-260 aircraft, which were procured from Italy, pending an investigation. The air force did not specify the exact number of SF-260 aircraft still in the service. This unfortunate event has dealt a significant blow to the under-resourced Philippine military, which has been grappling with financial constraints while striving to modernize its air force, navy, and army. The military has been contending with long-standing communist and Muslim insurgencies and increasingly hostile territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. The tragic accident marks a setback for the Philippine military's efforts to enhance its capabilities amidst the ongoing challenges.",
  "summary": "MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Philippine air force planes collided during a training flight and crashed at an air base south of Manila, killing all four pilots onboard, Philippine officials said Saturday. The two SF-260 aircraft collided while flying at a low altitude Friday afternoon then crashed at Fernando Air Base in Lipa city in […] The post 2 Philippine air force planes collide during a…",
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    "outlets": 11,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/four-philippine-air-force-pilots-killed-in-training",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:20:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "4 pilots killed in mid-air collision of Philippine military planes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/4-pilots-killed-in-mid-air-collision-of-philippine-military-planes",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:42:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: Two Philippine air force trainer aircraft collide mid-air; 4 pilots killed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/watch-two-philippine-air-force-trainer-aircraft-collide-mid-air-4",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:43:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed during training sortie, collision caught on camera",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/four-philippine-air-force-pilots-killed-during-training-sortie",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:45:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Video: 4 Pilots Killed As 2 Planes Crash Mid-Air During Training In Philippines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/video-4-pilots-killed-as-2-planes-crash-mid-air-during-training-in",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:59:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Four pilots killed after two Philippine Air Force trainer planes crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/four-pilots-killed-after-two-philippine-air-force-trainer-planes-crash",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:06:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "4 pilots killed as two Philippine military aircraft collide mid-air near Manila",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/4-pilots-killed-as-two-philippine-military-aircraft-collide-mid-air",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Two Philippine air force trainers collide mid-air near Manila, four pilots dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/two-philippine-air-force-trainers-collide-mid-air-near-manila-four",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:32:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "VIDEO: Philippines Air Force Planes Collide Mid-Air During Training, Killing Four Pilots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/video-philippines-air-force-planes-collide-mid-air-during-training",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:56:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 training aircraft collide midair: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/4-philippine-air-force-pilots-killed-as-2-training-aircraft-collide",
        "published": "2026-10-24T11:08:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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