A fatal collision between two private planes at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona resulted in one death and multiple injuries on Monday, February 11, 2024.
The incident occurred when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and struck a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the crash happened at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time. The Learjet carried four passengers while the stationary Gulfstream had one occupant on board.
Aviation Planning Coordinator Kelli Kuester confirmed the collision occurred on private property adjacent to the airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assumed leadership of the investigation, with FAA assistance. Both agencies will examine the circumstances leading to the runway deviation and subsequent collision.
The Scottsdale Airport collision has resulted in multiple casualties, with two victims transported to trauma centers and one in stable condition at a local hospital.
Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio confirmed ongoing rescue efforts to extract one person trapped inside one of the aircraft.
Airport authorities have indefinitely closed the runway following the incident. The closure significantly impacts operations at this key aviation hub, which typically serves high volumes of private jet traffic during major events like the nearby Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament.
This collision marks the fourth major U.S. aviation disaster in two weeks. Previous incidents include a January 29 collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter near Washington D.C., killing 67 people.
A medical transport plane crash in Philadelphia on January 31 resulted in seven fatalities, including one person on the ground. Subsequently, a commuter plane crash in western Alaska claimed ten lives en route to Nome.
A Japan Airlines (JL) Boeing 787-9 struck a Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 737-800 during taxiing operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on February 5, 2025. The JAL aircraft’s right wingtip impacted the Delta aircraft’s tail at 10:17 a.m. local time. The Delta 737 awaited deicing before its Puerto Vallarta departure with 142 passengers, while the JAL 787 carried 172 passengers and 13 crew members from Tokyo Narita.
Port of Seattle Fire and police teams executed emergency protocols, facilitating passenger evacuation and implementing safety measures. The Federal Aviation Administration immediately initiated an investigation into the incident’s cause.
In a separate incident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on January 10, 2025, two American Airlines (AA) Boeing 737 aircraft collided during ground operations. The FAA documented the event, noting that an aircraft under tow struck the right wing of N912AN parked at its gate.
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