A crash involving two private jets occurred at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, leading to at least one fatality and several injuries. The incident happened when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and collided with a Gulfstream 200 at around 2:45 p.m. local time. While the number of passengers aboard is still unknown, authorities reported that two injured individuals were taken to trauma centers. An FAA investigation is underway to determine the cause, and flights into the airport are temporarily halted due to the incident. This event adds to a troubling series of recent aviation accidents in the U.S.
The Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport at around 2:45 p.m.
Of the injured people, two were taken to trauma centers and one person whose condition is stable was taken to a hospital.
The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport and has launched an investigation into the collision, the cause of which is yet to be determined.
Scottsdale airport is a popular hub for jets frequenting the Phoenix area, particularly during big sporting events, highlighting its importance in regional aviation.
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