@aivanavi67: On October 23, 2026, a tragic mid-air collision involving two Philippine Air Force (PAF) SF-260 trainer aircraft occurred at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas, resulting in the deaths of all four pilots on board. The incident took place at approximately 3:51 PM local time during a low-altitude flyby formation training exercise. The victims were identified as Maj. David Joshua Rojo, 1Lt. Ma. Melvin Acebuque, 1Lt. Raymart Cabangcala, and 1Lt. Angeleo Adrian Penaflor. No injuries or casualties were reported on the ground. Key Details of the Incident • The Aircraft: The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 basic trainers were part of a batch procured brand-new from Italian manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi and delivered between 2010 and 2011. • Airframe Condition: The PAF clarified that aircraft age (katandaan) was not a factor. The planes were well within their structural operating hours with several years of service remaining. • Safety Gear: The SF-260 does not feature ejection seats. While pilots wear parachutes as part of their standard gear, the low altitude of the collision limited emergency options. • Immediate Response: The PAF temporarily grounded its remaining SF-260 fleet as a precautionary safety measure. Full military honors were rendered for the fallen aviators on October 24, 2026. Ongoing Investigation An official investigation team has secured the crash site and retrieved debris from the air base premises. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and PAF spokespersons emphasized that investigators are examining all potential systemic and external components, including: • Environmental and weather conditions • Material integrity of the aircraft • Fuel and oil quality • Flight planning and pilot training execution • Visual Flight Rules (VFR) separation parameters during close-formation maneuvers #rip #paf #lipa #crash #philippineairforce if someone knows these pilots and wants rhis video taken down, Please just contact me.

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Thursday 29 October 2026 10:15:55 GMT