4 pilots killed as two Philippine military aircraft collide mid-air near Manila
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The crash killed four pilots and prompted the air force to ground its remaining SF-260 trainer aircraft, affecting training and operational readiness.
Following a tragic mid-air collision close to Manila that resulted in the deaths of four pilots, the Philippine air force has taken immediate action regarding its fleet. Officials confirmed that two military aircraft of the same type crashed during the incident. As a direct response to the fatal accident, military leadership announced that all operational SF-260 planes will remain on the ground until further notice while authorities investigate the underlying causes of the disaster.
The SF-260 is a light trainer aircraft used by the Philippine Air Force for pilot training and other missions, so grounding them can disrupt flight instruction and readiness.
- •Investigations into the cause of the mid-air collision
- •Decisions on when or if the grounded SF-260 fleet will be returned to service
- •Potential changes to flight safety procedures or fleet composition