Midair Collision Near Marana Regional Airport Claims Two Lives
Two small planes collided near Marana Regional Airport, resulting in two fatalities; investigations by FAA and NTSB are ongoing.
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The collision came more than a week after a plane crash in Scottsdale killed one of two pilots of a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil.
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Four major aviation disasters have occurred in North America in the last month.
2 people are dead after a small plane collision in southern Arizona, authorities say
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Even with the past month of aviation incidents, January’s preliminary data from the NTSB shows there was a record low number of airplane accidents nationwide among private and commercial flights.
2 dead after 2 small planes collide midair in Arizona, officials say
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The latest crash comes amid a tense time in aviation after crashes in the United States and Canada.
Two dead after small planes collide mid-air near Marana airport in Arizona, officials say
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2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower
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It’s the second deadly plane crash at an Arizona airport this month after another incident which killed the pilot of a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neill in Scottsdale.
Plane crash at Marana airport kills at least one in Arizona: Police
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This week’s incident marks the second fatal crash in Arizona within a short span.
Midair Plane Collision In Arizona Kills At Least Two
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At least two people have died after two small planes collided midair at a regional airport in Arizona.
Ariz: At Least 2 Dead After 2 Small Planes Collide
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Summary
On February 19, 2025, two small aircraft—a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II—collided midair near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, leading to two fatalities. Each plane had two occupants; both aboard the Lancair perished, while the Cessna landed safely. The collision occurred around 8:30 a.m., upwind of runway 12, and resulted in a post-impact fire near runway 3. Investigations are underway by the FAA and NTSB. This incident contributes to a worrying trend in recent aviation disasters across North America, amid ongoing debates regarding safety protocols at uncontrolled airports.
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