Conflict & Security
Philippine Air Force grounds SF-260 fleet after mid-air collision kills four pilots
October 24, 2026 at 02:26 PM
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Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 planes collided during a training flight south of Manila on Friday, killing all four pilots aboard.
- Two SF-260 aircraft collided during a low-level training mission and crashed at Fernando Air Base in Lipa, Batangas, killing all four pilots on Friday.
- Philippine officials said the collision caused no injuries on the ground.
- The Philippine Air Force has grounded its remaining SF-260 fleet pending an investigation into the accident.


