Four pilots were killed after two Philippine Air Force training aircraft crashed at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, south of Manila.
The accident happened on Friday, October 23, during a training flight involving two SF-260 aircraft. The military confirmed the deaths on Saturday.
Local media reported that the planes collided in mid-air. No other casualties were reported.
The air force has grounded its remaining SF-260 aircraft while an investigation into the cause of the crash continues.
Journalist: Vijay Singh