On Wednesday morning, a tragic accident claimed the lives of two pilots from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) when their SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed into Mt. Sto. Tomas in Tuba, Benguet province. The aircraft, tail number 10-39, was part of a formation of ten planes flying from Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas, to Baguio City. The crash occurred around 10:20 a.m., but local authorities were not informed until 11:40 a.m.. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco confirmed the fatalities, expressing deep sadness over the loss. Local responders, including police units and the Bureau of Fire Protection, navigated the rugged terrain to locate the crash site. Upon reaching the pilots, who were found unconscious, they received emergency assistance before being transported for medical treatment. The PAF is coordinating with local governments and has yet to disclose the identities of the pilots pending notification of their families.