2 Killed in Philippine Air Force Trainer Plane Crash in Benguet
2 Killed in PAF Trainer Plane Crash in Benguet

Two individuals were killed after a Philippine Air Force (PAF) trainer aircraft crash landed in Tuba, Benguet on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026.

PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Christina Basco said the SF-260 trainer aircraft, with two pilots onboard, crashed in Cabuyao, Tuba, Benguet around 10:30 a.m. during a navigation training flight.

“The aircraft was one of 10 planes that had departed Fernando Air Base in Lipa City en route to Baguio City,” she said.

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Basco confirmed the death of the two pilots onboard.

Investigation is ongoing.

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