Mundo · Military aviationFernando air base crash: Four pilots killed, entire SF-260 fleet groundedEscrito 24 de outubro de 2026 às 14:31 UTCVerTranscrição0:07Two 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.Ler o artigoCronologia da históriaHeyDexO vídeo curto ↗Quem noticiou o quêPontos noticiados por mais de um órgão de comunicaçãoPilot deaths in the crash3 órgãosAircraft involved in the crash3 órgãosTemporary grounding of the SF-260 fleet2 órgãosInvestigation into the crash cause2 órgãosOther casualties2 órgãosCrash site within the base perimeter2 órgãosPontos noticiados por um só órgão de comunicação1Noticiado apenas por FacebookCrash location and training context24/10, 6:41 UTCCada linha é a afirmação tal como a registámos da reportagem desse órgão. Comparado a 24 de outubro de 2026 às 08:01 UTC.
