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US Military Plane Crashes During Training in Philippines

2/26/2026

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A United States military plane crashed into a concrete barrier during takeoff at a training site in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, injuring all five aboard.
The pilot and two crew members were hospitalized, while the other two received on-site treatment.
Training was coordinated with Philippine authorities to prepare for emergencies when airports are unavailable.
The cause is under investigation, and United States forces train in the Philippines under a 1999 agreement.

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A United States military plane crashed into a concrete barrier during takeoff at a training site in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, injuring all five aboard.
The pilot and two crew members were hospitalized, while the other two received on-site treatment.
Training was coordinated with Philippine authorities to prepare for emergencies when airports are unavailable.
The cause is under investigation, and United States forces train in the Philippines under a 1999 agreement.