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Philippine, Oct 24: A tragic mid-air collision between two Air Force training planes in Lipa City claimed the lives of four military pilots.
Reports indicate that the low-altitude collision occurred near Fernando Airport, sending wreckage toward nearby installations.
Philippine Air Force leadership declared an immediate grounding of the entire SF-260 fleet as technical teams begin investigating the cause of the disaster. Authorities maintained that safety protocols and equipment standards will undergo strict review, as the nation addresses recurring modernization hurdles across its defense branches.