Watch: Two Philippine air force trainer aircraft collide mid-air; 4 pilots killed
Four pilots were killed in a mid-air collision involving two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft during a training flight. The military has grounded the fleet pending an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the safety and maintenance of the Philippine Air Force's aging trainer aircraft fleet following multiple fatal crashes.
Four pilots were killed after two Philippine air force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of the capital Manila, the military said on Saturday. A video of the incident showed that the planes collided mid-air.The accident occurred on Friday at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province and involved two SF-260 aircraft, the Philippine Air Force said in a statement.Both aircraft crashed within the grounds of the air base.
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