“I’m Afraid To Fly”: Two Planes Collide Mid-Air In Arizona Days After Toronto Crash Landing

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At least two people have died after two planes collided mid-air at Marana Airport in Arizona on February 19.

The accident happened at 8:29 am local time, just outside Tucson. The incident has shocked the aviation community, especially since it follows several recent air disasters. Images from the scene quickly spread online, showing thick black smoke rising above the airport.

Stock photo of an airplane flying.

Reports confirm that both planes had people on board, but the exact number of passengers is still unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on X that it has started an investigation.

According to officials, the aircraft involved were a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II. The cause of the crash is still being determined.

This accident happened just days after a Delta Airlines flight carrying 80 passengers crash-landed in Toronto. The plane flipped over on impact, causing serious injuries but no deaths.

Aerial view of Arizona airport runway.

Arizona was also the site of another tragic crash when a midsize business jet skidded off the runway at Scottsdale Municipal Airport, colliding with another jet. That accident left one person dead and four others injured.

Marana Regional Airport is a busy location, with over 260 aircraft housed there and around 90,000 takeoffs and landings recorded in 2014.

Smoke rising in the distance after two planes collide mid-air in Arizona, as seen from a parking lot.

The NTSB is currently investigating three other deadly aviation accidents:

  • A mid-air crash between an American Airlines jet and a US Army helicopter that killed 67 people.
  • A medical jet crash in Philadelphia that left seven dead.
  • A crash in Alaska that took the lives of 10 people.

Dr. Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and political science PhD, said these crashes may lead to a review of aviation safety rules.

Smoke in Arizona sky after two planes collide mid-air, viewed from car windshield.

Pilots are reportedly concerned about the increasing number of air accidents. Dr. Bubb pointed out that air traffic control towers play a big role in preventing collisions, especially for planes without advanced detection systems.

Despite its heavy use, Marana Regional Airport does not have an air traffic control tower, but plans are in place to add one by 2027.

Overturned Delta plane on snow-covered ground.

On social media, many people expressed fear of flying as news of airplane crashes continues to spread.

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Tweet expressing fear of flying after planes collide mid-air in Arizona, gaining 27 likes.
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Tweet expressing fear of flying after mid-air collision incident in Arizona.
Chris Johnston tweets about plane collisions, expressing skepticism over frequent incidents.
Tweet response to Arizona mid-air plane collision, expressing concern.
Tweet expressing fear of flying following mid-air plane collision in Arizona, suggesting train travel instead.
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