Midair Collision Near Marana Airport Kills Two

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T12:03:38.269472+05:30

- Two small planes collided midair near Marana Regional Airport, Arizona, killing two people. The Cessna 172S landed safely, while the Lancair 360 MK II crashed and caught fire. - The airport lacks a control tower, relying on pilots to coordinate. Plans for a tower were delayed to 2029 due to funding cuts. - The NTSB is investigating the crash, amid concerns over aviation safety following recent FAA staff dismissals. Source: [Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43836720/two-dead-after-planes-collide-near-arizonas-marana-regional-airport), [Nbc News](https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/at-least-two-dead-after-midair-collision-in-arizona-232432709530)

Two small planes collided midair near Marana Regional Airport, Arizona, killing two people. The Cessna 172S landed safely, while the Lancair 360 MK II crashed and caught fire.
The airport lacks a control tower, relying on pilots to coordinate. Plans for a tower were delayed to 2029 due to funding cuts.
The NTSB is investigating the crash, amid concerns over aviation safety following recent FAA staff dismissals.

Source: Benzinga, Nbc News