Mid-air collision between two Philippine Air Force SF-260 training aircraft in Batangas

On October 23, 2026, two Philippine Air Force SF-260 training aircraft collided in mid-air during a formation training flight at Fernando Air Base, near Lipa City, in Batangas province. Both aircraft crashed within the perimeter of the air base and were destroyed. Four pilots were on board, two in each aircraft, and all four were killed. No other casualties were reported on the ground.