Probe into Fatal PAF Plane Crash Ongoing, DND Says
The Department of National Defense (DND) announced that a thorough and objective investigation is underway into the fatal crash of two Philippine Air Force (PAF) SF-260 training aircraft, which resulted in the deaths of four pilots. The probe aims to determine the cause and implement preventive measures.
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