India, Oct. 24 -- Four Air Force personnel of the Philippines lost their lives after two military aircraft crashed at an air base located south of Manila, said a statement from the military on October 24, 2026, Saturday. The fatal crash happened while the training flight was taking place on Friday, October 23. It took place at Fernando Air Base in the province of Batangas.

Two SF-260 trainer aircraft had been involved in the crash. No further casualties have been reported as both aircraft fell inside the premises of the air base. An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.

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