Two Philippine Air Force planes collided during a training flight, killing all four pilots
Two Philippine Air Force aircraft collided midair Friday afternoon and crashed at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, killing all four pilots aboard, officials said. Reports described the incident as a training flight; TRT World said it was a flyby rehearsal. Philippine Air Force spokesman Colonel Alvin Capinguian said an investigation was opened and the SF-260 fleet was temporarily grounded.
More context
Two Philippine Air Force aircraft collided at low altitude Friday afternoon and crashed at Fernando Air Base in Lipa city, Batangas province, south of Manila, killing all four pilots aboard, officials said. The Philippine Air Force said the aircraft were on a training flight; TRT World reported they were taking part in a flyby rehearsal. Both planes went down within the air-base perimeter, and officials said there were no injuries on the ground. Philippine Air Force spokesman Colonel Alvin Capinguian said an investigation had been opened to determine the cause. The air force has temporarily grounded its SF-260 fleet as a precaution while the incident is investigated.
Was this story useful?
What was the main problem? (optional)
Reporting
- Associated Press — 2 Philippine air force planes collide during training, killing 4 pilots | AP News
- Firstpost — Four pilots killed as two Philippine Air Force planes collide midair during training flight
- The Times of India — Watch: Two Philippine air force trainer aircraft collide mid-air; 4 pilots killed - The Times of India
- South China Morning Post — 4 pilots killed in mid-air collision of Philippine military planes | South China Morning Post
- India Today — Four pilots killed after two Philippine Air Force jets crash during training at an air base in Manilla - India Today
- ndtv.com — 4 Pilots Killed As 2 Planes Crash Mid-Air During Training In Philippines
- TRT World — Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air crash during training rehearsal
- Ynetnews — Report: Four pilots killed in Philippines mid-air fighter jet collision
Verifier’s note
Multiple reports published on October 24 confirm that two Philippine Air Force SF-260 aircraft collided during training at Fernando Air Base and that all four pilots were killed. The reported timing and central claims match the proposed event.