There has been a tragic plane crash in Philippines in which all four pilots have died. According to reports, two SF-260 aircrafts of the Philippine Air Force collided with each other during a training flight near Manila.
Reports say that, all four pilots have died in this tragic accident. The air force has grounded the rest of its fleet until the investigation into the accident is completed.
The two SF-260 trainer aircraft reportedly collided mid-air and crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas.
The official press release by the Government read as follows, “The Philippine Air Force (PAF) mourns the loss of four pilots in an aviation accident involving two SF-260 aircraft during a training flight at Fernando Air Base on October 23, 2026, at 3:51 PM.”
“Both aircraft went down within the base perimeter, with no other casualties reported. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, while all SF-260 aircraft have been temporarily grounded as a precautionary safety measure,” the press note added.
The official release on the plane crash in Philippines further read, “The PAF honors the service and sacrifice of our fallen aviators and is coordinating with their bereaved families to provide necessary assistance. At the families’ request, we respectfully appeal to the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
मनीला के पास ट्रेनिंग फ्लाइट के दौरान फिलीपीन्स एयर फोर्स के दो SF-260 विमान आपस में टकरा गए। इस दर्दनाक हादसे में सभी 4 पायलटों की मौत हो गई है। वायुसेना ने हादसे की जांच तक अपने बाकी बेड़े को ग्राउंड कर दिया है।
#PhilippineAirForce #PlaneCrash #AviationNews #Manila https://t.co/WtmewrPhU4— Mayank Tiwari (@imayanktiwari) October 24, 2026
