Key facts
- Four pilots died when two Philippine Air Force SF-260 aircraft collided.
- The collision occurred during a training flight on Friday.
- The incident took place at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province.
- Both aircraft crashed within the air base perimeter.
- The SF-260 fleet has been temporarily grounded pending an investigation.
Four pilots were killed when two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft collided mid-air during a training flight on Friday afternoon at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province. The military confirmed the incident on Saturday, October 24, 2026, stating that both planes crashed within the air base perimeter. No other casualties were reported. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, and the SF-260 fleet has been temporarily grounded as a precautionary measure. This incident follows previous fatal crashes involving the SF-260 aircraft type.