At least two people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision between two planes at Marana Airport in Arizona this morning (February 19).
The crash, which happened just outside Tucson at 8:29 am local time, has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and the public, coming on the heels of several deadly aviation incidents across North America.
Highlights
- Mid-air collision at Marana Airport leaves two dead in Arizona.
- Collision planes were identified as Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II.
- The incident comes as a string of aviation accidents raises security concerns in North America.
Images of the incident quickly spread via social media, showing the aftermath of the crash, with black smoke billowing over the airport.
Reports suggest that both planes were occupied at the time of the collision, though the exact number of passengers aboard remains unclear.
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A mid-air collision between two planes at Arizona’s Marana Airport leaves at least two people dead
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on X that it is investigating the accident.
The NTSB identified the aircraft involved as a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II. However, the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
The devastating incident comes just days after a Delta Airlines flight carrying at least 80 people on board crash-landed in Toronto, flipping upside down upon impact. That crash resulted in several serious injuries but no fatalities.
Arizona was also the site of another tragic crash when a midsize business jet skidded off the runway while landing at Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The jet collided with a parked aircraft, resulting in one fatality and leaving four others injured.
Marana Regional Airport, home to over 260 aircraft, is one of the busiest airports in the region, with at least 90,000 takeoffs and landings recorded in 2014.
The incident is the latest in an ever-increasing series of recent deadly aviation accidents
The NTSB is also investigating three other fatal crashes: a mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter that killed 67 people, a medical jet crash in Philadelphia that resulted in seven deaths, and a crash in Alaska that claimed the lives of 10 individuals.
In an interview with Bored Panda, Dr. Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and PhD in political science from the University of Missouri, stated that the recent string of accidents will likely lead to a reassessment of aviation security measures.
“There is considerable confusion among pilots about what’s happening,” Dr. Bubb remarked.
He also commented on the collision between the American Airlines jet and the military helicopter, suggesting that it could spark discussions about the risks of having military and civilian operations at an airport with such tight control.
In an interview with Borcd Panda, Dr. Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and PhD in political science from the University of Missouri, stated that the recent string of accidents will likely lead to a reassessment of aviation security measures.
“There is considerable confusion among pilots about what’s happening,” Dr. Bubb remarked.
He also commented on the collision between the American Airlines jet and the military helicopter, suggesting that it could spark discussions about the risks of having military and civilian operations at an airport with such tight control.
“I’m afraid to fly.” Netizens took to social media to share their fear as the string of deadly incidents continues
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