Arizona: 2 passenger planes collide in the sky, two people perish in a tragedy

• Two people died after a Cessna 172s and Lancair 360 MK II collided in the air near Marana Airport, Arizona
• While Cessna 172S landed safely, Lancair 360 MK II fell near the 3rd road, burning fire
• Marana provincial airport operates without aerial traffic control tower, relying on pilot communication for navigation
• Authority has initiated an investigation to identify the source of the conflict and improve aviation safety measures

A bad atmosphere between two small planes at Marana Airport, Arizona, has resulted in the deaths of two people, the authorities have confirmed.

The fatal accident happened at 8:25 am (domestic clocks) on Wednesday, February 19, when Cessna 172s and Lancair 360 MK II collided in the air near the airport, located in the northwest of Tucson, Arizona.

According to the National Transportation Board of Transportation (NTSB), the plane collided while on the 12th Road, one of the two ways to fly and landed in the field.

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CNN reports that following the effect, Cessna 172S successfully landed, while Lancair 360 MK II fell near the 3rd route, burning.

The Marana police department confirmed that two people on the Lancair ship lost their lives. However, information about the identity of the victims has not yet been released.

In a statement, Marana Regional Airport manager, Galen Beem gave condolences to the victims' families and acknowledged the immediate response from emergency services.

“On behalf of the Marana City and the Marana Regional Airport, our hearts go to all the people and families affected by this incident. of Zimamoto northwest, ” He said.

The Federation of Air Transport (FAA) and NTSB administration have initiated an investigation to find out what caused the traumatic conflict.

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How Marana Airport is unique

Marana AZ reports that the Marana Regional Airport has been defined as an uncontrolled airport, meaning that it works without a used tower to control air traffic.

Air crash event at Marana provincial airport

Pilots in such areas communicate via Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to maintain safe distances and avoid accidents.

Despite these protocols, FAA emphasizes that all pilots working in uncontrolled atmosphere must adhere to the principles of federal travel, including the rules of the right of the way, the lowest appearance, and the elevation of security.

The center is currently registered in the FAA Air Traffic Program, which could lead to the control of the control tower in the future to enhance security.

At present, the airport is still temporarily closed as the authorities are continuing their investigation into the horrible air disaster.

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The accident has come following a recent airplane accident in the United States.

A few weeks ago, Aerial accident between the US Airlines and Army Black Hawk's helicopter at Reagan National Airport In Washington, DC, caused a loss of at least 67 people.

Additionally, different atmospheric disasters occurred two days later when a medical plane of When Leer fell in the Philadelphia neighborhoodand kill all six passengers in the ground.

Similarly, in Kenya, a small plane crashed on Friday, January 31, killing two foreign nationals in the Kedong area in Naivasha.

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