Air Force pilots killed in two training aircraft crash

The air force of the Philippines reported the death of four pilots in the crash of two training aircraft in the province of Batangas, located south of Manila. The tragedy occurred on October 23 at 15:51 local time (this corresponds to 10:51 Moscow time).

Both SF-260 aircraft were performing a training flight from Fernando Air Force Base and fell within its perimeter. According to the Air Force command, there are no other victims as a result of the incident.

The official message of the Ministry, published in the social network, emphasizes that the air force command mourns the death of four pilots. The military expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots. Currently, experts have begun to find out the causes of the disaster, an investigation has been launched into all the circumstances of the incident.

For security reasons, the command decided to suspend flights of the entire fleet of SF-260 aircraft. The timing of the resumption of flights is not reported.

SF-260 training aircraft are in service with the Philippine Air Force and are used for training flight personnel.

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