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Four pilots killed in collision of two aircraft during training in Philippines
What happened
Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 aircraft collided during a training flight on Friday afternoon. All four pilots aboard the two planes were killed. The collision occurred at Fernando air base, south of Manila.
Side by side
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- AP2 Philippine air force planes collide during a training flight, killing all 4 pilotsAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
Reuters described it simply as a "training accident" without specifying details about altitude or providing visual documentation.
- RTRFour Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accidentReuters · Center · link via Google News
The New York Post and Daily Mail both emphasized the planes were "flying at a low altitude" or "flying low." The Daily Mail highlighted video evidence, leading with "Moment two military planes crash" and noting "Footage showed the two planes colliding."
- DMMoment two military planes crash into each other in mid-air as four pilots are killed in PhilippinesDaily Mail · Lean Right
- NYP2 Philippine air force planes collide during training flight, killing all 4 pilotsNew York Post · Right
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