Latest on Scottsdale Airport plane crash: 1 killed, others hurt
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio says five people were involved in the crash. One unidentified person was killed, two were taken to a trauma center in critical condition, another is stable with non-life-threatening injuries, and another person did not want to be hospitalized.
What we know:
The airport posted to X around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 10 saying an “accident occurred upon arrival to runway 21.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailed what happened, saying, “A Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona around 2:45 p.m. local time Monday, Feb. 10 … The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport.”
Scottsdale Fire says the plane that was crashed into was parked on private property.
The fire department, police and FAA are on the scene, and the airport’s runway is temporarily closed.
Scottsdale Airport is located at Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway.
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What we don’t know:
We don’t know what caused the plane to veer off the runway after landing.
What they’re saying:
State and local leaders are reacting to the plane crash.
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky released a statement, saying, “Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided thus far, it appears at least one person is dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport. The accident happened just before 3 p.m. when a Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing, according to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration. Currently the airport is closed. We are closely monitoring the situation, and we are in touch with airport, police and federal agencies and will update the community as we have further information. On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest condolences to those involved in the accident and for those who have been taken to our trauma center for treatment. We will keep all affected by this tragedy in our prayers. I would also like to thank our first responder community for their quick action and service in this situation.”
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said, “I’m devastated to hear that a fatal plane crash has occurred at Scottsdale Airport. My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible accident and their loved ones.”
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