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A tragic plane collision occurred on Monday, February 10, at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona, resulting in at least one death., as per reports.
The incident unfolded around 2:45 p.m. local time when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a stationary Gulfstream 200 business jet. A video of the incident has now gone viral.
Video of the plane crash at Scottsdale airport. pic.twitter.com/iKHw96CJVQ
— Jen (@jenreneeX) February 11, 2025
Authorities confirmed the tragic outcome, with one person pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily paused flights into the airport as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
While details about the number of people onboard the planes are still unclear, reports suggest that at least five individuals were involved in the accident.
Three others were transported to local trauma centers, with one person reportedly trapped in the wreckage for an extended period.
The Scottsdale Fire Department was quick to respond, working to extract the trapped individual. Although initial reports suggested that the person may have been freed, official confirmation is still pending.
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky expressed her sorrow over the incident, stating, “Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided thus far, it appears at least one person is dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport.”
The FAA, local authorities, and emergency services continue to investigate the cause of the collision, and the airport’s runway 21 remains closed as recovery operations proceed.
An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21. Fire Department is on scene assessing the situation. Scottsdale Airports runway is currently closed. pic.twitter.com/soWypWJd2n
— Scottsdale Airport (@FlyScottsdale) February 10, 2025
This crash marks another in a worrying series of aviation accidents in the United States.
(Photo courtesy: x.com/weatherdaily365)
