The local authorities in southern Arizona have reported that a collision between two small planes occurred in the air near an airport on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.
An official statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that two people were aboard each plane involved in the collision.
The authorities in Marana, which is situated approximately 25 miles to the northwest of Tucson, have verified the deaths of at least two people.
Despite the fact that the airport does not have an air traffic control tower, there were plans to build one before disruptions caused by the pandemic caused delays.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation into the disaster; however, they have not yet revealed any specifics regarding whether or not the crash was caused by problems with the airfield infrastructure or any other factors.
There has also been no confirmation from the authorities regarding whether the crash was caused by mechanical difficulties or by the weather.
During the time when law enforcement is continuing to notify the families of the individuals, additional updates, including the identities of the victims, are still under consideration.
In order to better understand what led to the midair collision, local agencies have invited anyone who has firsthand information to get in touch with them immediately. They have emphasized that witness reports can help piece together what happened.
This week’s tragedy is the second tragic collision that has occurred in Arizona within a short period of time.
One of the two pilots aboard a private jet in Scottsdale that was owned by the musician Vince Neil of Motley Crue passed away last week when the aircraft flew off the runway and crashed with a business jet.
The tragedy is one of four that have occurred in the span of just one month, including a jet belonging to Delta that flipped over upon landing in Toronto and a plane belonging to a commuter train in Alaska that crashed in isolated territory.
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