Collision of two military planes in the Philippines. Four pilots were killed.

A collision involving two SF-260 aircraft occurred near Lipa, Batangas, resulting in the deaths of all four pilots on board. The planes crashed onto the Fernando airbase, with no injuries reported on the ground. Following the incident, the Philippine Air Force temporarily grounded all remaining SF-260 aircraft, which were purchased from Italy. This is not the first fatal accident involving these planes in the Philippines, as previous incidents have also resulted in pilot fatalities. The recent crash highlights ongoing challenges faced by the Philippine military, including funding shortages for modernization efforts.