The Philippine Air Force confirmed on the 24th that two SF-260 training aircraft collided on the 23rd during exercises over Batangas province, Luzon, killing four air force pilots. The aircraft collided at 15:51 and crashed near an airbase in Lipa City. The Air Force has grounded all SF-260s. The SF-260 is an Italian-built light trainer used by the Philippine Air Force. On May 20 an SF-260 crashed in Benguet province, Luzon, killing two.

2026-10-24

The Philippine Air Force confirmed on the 24th that two SF-260 training aircraft collided on the 23rd during exercises over Batangas province, Luzon, killing four air force pilots. The aircraft collided at 15:51 and crashed near an airbase in Lipa City. The Air Force has grounded all SF-260s. The SF-260 is an Italian-built light trainer used by the Philippine Air Force. On May 20 an SF-260 crashed in Benguet province, Luzon, killing two.