Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft collide during a training flight and crash at Fernando Air Base south of Manila, killing four pilots. Reports describe the incident occurring on Friday afternoon, with both planes coming down inside the base perimeter.
The Philippine Air Force says the crash involves SF-260 two-seater, propeller-driven trainers and that no casualties were reported on the ground. Multiple outlets note the air force grounds the remaining SF-260 fleet as a precaution while an investigation is underway to determine what caused the collision. Some coverage references video footage showing the aircraft meeting while flying low, while other accounts focus on the official statement and the training context.
Outlets largely agree on the core facts: the aircraft type, the location at Fernando Air Base in Batangas, the number of fatalities, and the grounding of the fleet. Differences are mainly in emphasis—some lead with the video and dramatic description of the collision, while others foreground official confirmation, timing, or the training exercise framing.
