Overview
- Two SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed inside Fernando Air Base in Lipa City on Friday, October 23, killing all four pilots on board and causing no reported ground casualties.
- Multiple news outlets and circulating video show the planes flying close together and indicate a mid‑air collision, but the Philippine Air Force has not confirmed a definitive cause.
- The PAF has launched an official investigation and ordered a temporary grounding of its remaining SF-260s while investigators collect evidence and examine the aircraft and training records.
- The Air Force is coordinating support for the bereaved families and has asked the public to respect their privacy as it withholds identities and detailed findings pending the probe.
- The crash renews scrutiny of the SF-260 fleet after fatal accidents in May 2026 and 2023 and could prompt extended safety reviews, training changes, and delays in pilot instruction while the PAF assesses risks.