The recent midair collision at Marana Regional Airport underscores the challenges faced at non-towered airports where pilots rely on communication to prevent accidents. In this incident, one plane attempting a touch-and-go landed while another collided midair, leading to fatalities. Although the tragedy raises concerns about safety without air traffic control, experts affirm that non-towered airports are safe when pilots follow established communication protocols. Only a small fraction of U.S. airports have control towers, with most depending on pilots to visually and aurally manage airspace.
The recent midair collision at Marana Regional Airport, a non-towered facility, highlights the shared responsibility among pilots to communicate effectively.
Despite the crash prompting questions about safety protocols at non-towered airports, experts emphasize that safety relies heavily on pilots' adherence to communication practices.
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