Alternate Landing Zone Drill Ends in Runway Excursion and Injuries

A US Air Force C-146 Wolfhound was damaged during a training exercise in the Philippines when it struck a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a roadway. The incident, which occurred on February 24, 2026, injured five US personnel on board, with some requiring hospital treatment. The aircraft was participating in an alternate landing zone drill, a type of exercise that tests the ability to land and depart from non-traditional runways. The training aimed to prepare forces for scenarios where airports and runways are unusable due to disasters. According to US and Philippine officials, investigators are reviewing the incident. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.