A Philippine Air Force plane crashed in Bataan province, two pilots were killed, the local Inquirer portal reported, citing police.

"A Philippine Air Force plane crashed Wednesday morning in Pilar City in Bataan province, killing two pilots," the portal said.

The plane in question was reportedly a Marchetti SF260, which is usually used as a military training plane.

According to eyewitnesses, the plane was first "rapidly descending" before crashing into a rice field.