In Scottsdale, Arizona, a tragic accident occurred at the airport when one midsize business jet collided with another that was parked on private property. The collision, which happened due to a failure of the arriving jet's primary landing gear, resulted in one person's death and several injuries, with two being transported to trauma centers. The runway was closed indefinitely while investigations began, amidst a backdrop of heightened concern in aviation following recent disasters. The incident highlights ongoing safety issues and the risks faced at busy aviation hubs.
One person was killed and others were injured when private jets collided Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said.
Kuester said four people were on the arriving jet, which had come from Austin, Texas, and one was in the parked plane.
The airport is a popular hub for jets coming in and out of the Phoenix area, especially during big sports weekends like the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament.
The runway has been closed and will remain closed 'for the foreseeable future,' Kuester said.
Collection
[
|
...
]