Plane crash at Arizona airport (video)

On February 11, 2024, another major plane crash involving aircraft occurred at Scottsdale Airport in the US state of Arizona. It was reported that at least one person was killed and three others were injured in the incident. This was reported by ABC News.

Details of the incident

According to official information, the Bombardier Learjet aircraft successfully landed at the airport, but overshot the runway. The overshot aircraft crashed into a Gulfstream 2100 business jet parked on private property. As a result of this powerful collision, one person was trapped in one of the aircraft.

Rescuers quickly arrived at the scene and began evacuating survivors. Three people were injured and taken to hospital, while another person refused medical attention.

Runway closed, Gulfstream no passengers

Following the crash, airport authorities increased security measures and temporarily closed the runway. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the Gulfstream 2100 at the time of the collision.

Gulfstream officials said:

“We are fully cooperating with the airport authorities and relevant authorities. The situation is currently being thoroughly investigated. There were no injuries on board, but the aircraft sustained external damage.”

The cause of the accident is under investigation

Aviation experts and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating the exact cause of the incident. Investigators are looking into whether pilot error, airport infrastructure or a technical malfunction caused the Bombardier Learjet crash.

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Experts say that such collisions are almost always related to human error or the technical condition of the aircraft. The incident highlights the need to further strengthen safety standards at airports.

Consequences of the plane crash and next steps

Airport and aircraft operators are expected to increase security measures in the wake of the plane crash. Planes are currently being evacuated and the runway is being reopened.

Scottsdale Airport plans to issue a full official statement on the incident. After the results of the investigation are announced, new rules and recommendations may be developed to prevent such dangerous situations in the future. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”