BREAKING: Two People Killed In Arizona Plane Crash
on Feb 19, 2025
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Plane Crash Leaves Two Dead In Arizona
February 20th @6:30 AM CST.
A few additional details about the mid-air plane crash in Arizona have been revealed. CBS News reports that the two people killed in the collision were on the same plane. The two passengers on the other plane were not injured.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the two planes collided “upwind of runway 12.” The Cessna plane did not land successfully, and the Lancair “impacted terrain near runway 3, and a post-impact fire ensued.”
Officials said neither aircraft was based out of Marana Regional Airport.
The airport is temporarily closed while the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
February 19th @ 3 PM CST.
Two people were confirmed dead in a plane crash in Arizona.
First responders are still on the scene, and it is unclear if any additional casualties exist. Four people were involved in the crash, but there is no current information about the remaining individuals.
The tragic collision occurred at Marana Regional Airport, located near Tucson, Arizona, between two small planes that collided mid-air.
The aircraft have been identified as Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK2. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is investigating the incident, both are similar types of aircraft.
The crash happened around 8:30 AM, according to preliminary information.
The FAA identified the airport as a “Uncontrolled field.” This means that the airport did not have an operating air traffic control tower. Pilots communicate using a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.
It is not known at this time why the collision occurred.
This is a developing story. Return here for further coverage.
