From Malay Mail · · 40s
Philippine Air Force Trainers Collide Near Manila
Two Philippine Air Force trainers collide mid-air near Manila, killing four pilots.
In brief
Two Philippine Air Force trainers collide mid-air near Manila, killing four pilots. Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 planes crashed mid-air during training at Fernando Air Base, killing four pilots. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Collision Details
Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainers collided mid-air near Manila, killing four pilots.
Incident Location
The crash occurred at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, south of Manila.
Immediate Response
Philippine Air Force grounded its SF-260 fleet as an investigation began to determine the cause.
Recent Context
This incident follows a similar crash in May that killed two pilots during a training flight in Benguet province.
What matters most
Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 planes crashed mid-air during training at Fernando Air Base, killing four pilots.
