Philippines: Four Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Military Plane Collision

Two Philippine Air Force training aircraft collided in mid-air at a military base south of Manila.

Four pilots were killed when two Philippine Air Force aircraft crashed during a training flight south of the capital, Manila, as reported by the South China Morning Post and ynet.

According to military statements, the accident occurred on Friday at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, where two SF-260 aircraft collided in mid-air. An air force spokesperson stated that both aircraft crashed within the perimeter of the base and no further casualties were reported.

Following the crash, the aircraft fleet was grounded. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not yet been released.