An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, the air force said. All SF-260 aircraft have been temporarily grounded as a precautionary safety measure
4 pilots died in trainee aircraft crash: Four pilots of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) died after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base on Friday, the air force said in a statement on Saturday. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, it added.
The PAF expressed grief over the deaths of four pilots in a X post. PAF stated the accident involving two SF-260 aircraft went down within the perimeter of the air base at 3.51 pm on October 23, 2026. No other casualties were reported.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, the air force said. All SF-260 aircraft have been temporarily grounded as a precautionary safety measure, PAF added.
The PAF said it was coordinating with the families of the four pilots to provide necessary assistance and paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of the deceased aviators. The Philippine Air Force did not provide further details of the accident.
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