{
  "id": 16318625,
  "title": "4 pilots killed as two Philippine military planes crash during training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/4-pilots-killed-as-two-philippine-military-planes-crash-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:38:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/4-pilots-killed-as-two-philippine-military-planes-crash-during-training-1.500721987"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday afternoon, two military planes crashed during training exercises at the Fernando Air Base, located south of Manila in the Philippines. The incident claimed the lives of four pilots on board the SF-260 single propeller planes. According to Colonel Alvin Capinguian, a spokesperson for the Philippine Air Force, both aircraft plummeted within the base perimeter, resulting in no other fatalities. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the mishap, and in the meantime, the air force's fleet of SF-260s has been temporarily grounded as a precautionary measure. This is not the first time the Philippine military has experienced such tragic accidents. In May, another SF-260 plane crashed during a training flight in Benguet province, resulting in the death of two military pilots.",
  "summary": "Mid-air collision of Philippines military planes kills four pilots",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}