Wereld · Military aviationFernando air base crash: Four pilots killed, entire SF-260 fleet groundedGeschreven 24 oktober 2026 om 14:31 UTCKijkenTranscript0:07Two training aircraft crashed at Fernando Air Base, killing four Philippine Air0:11Force pilots.0:12The Air Force has temporarily grounded its entire SF-260 fleet.0:16Investigators still have to explain the crash and determine when those aircraft can0:20safely fly again.0:21Both aircraft came down inside the base perimeter.0:24Fernando Air Base is in Lipa City, in Batangas Province.0:27The Air Force reported no other casualties from the crash.0:30The crash happened during a training flight.0:32The Air Force's confirmation on Saturday brought the final casualty account and a0:36wider operational consequence.0:38Other aircraft of the same type are now being kept out of the air while0:41investigators examine what happened.0:43The aircraft crashed on Friday afternoon, October 23rd.0:47The Air Force initially confirmed an incident during training.0:50Its statement on Saturday, October 24th, confirmed that four pilots had died.0:54Air Force spokesperson Colonel Alvin J.0:56Kapinguyan identified the aircraft as SF-260 trainers.1:00The two aircraft reportedly collided during the training flight.1:03Investigators haven't determined what caused them to come together.1:06The Air Force ordered the grounding as a precaution.1:09Investigators will have to determine whether any safety changes are needed before1:13the aircraft returned to flight.1:15The order covers the service's SF-260 fleet, leaving the remaining aircraft of that1:20type grounded, while the inquiry continues.1:22The grounding reaches every Philippine Air Force SF-260 aircraft, the investigation1:28is still underway, and the Air Force hasn't identified the underlying cause.1:32Reporting that the aircraft collided describes the accident sequence, but leaves1:36investigators to explain why.1:38The Air Force is coordinating with the four pilots' bereaved families to provide1:41assistance.1:42The service hasn't announced when the investigation will finish or when the grounded1:46SF-260 aircraft will return to flight.Lees het artikelTijdlijn van het verhaalHeyDexDe korte video ↗Wie meldde watPunten die meer dan één medium melddePilot deaths in the crash3 mediaAircraft involved in the crash3 mediaTemporary grounding of the SF-260 fleet2 mediaInvestigation into the crash cause2 mediaOther casualties2 mediaCrash site within the base perimeter2 mediaPunten die maar één medium meldde1Alleen gemeld door FacebookCrash location and training context24 okt, 6:41 UTCElke regel is de bewering zoals wij die uit het bericht van dat medium hebben vastgelegd. Vergeleken per 24 oktober 2026 om 08:01 UTC.
