Marana: At least two people were killed Wednesday when two small private jets collided midair in an airport in the US State of Arizona, local media reported. The tragic incident occurred at the Marana Regional Airport, a facility that lacks an operating air traffic control tower.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the collision was reported by the US Fox News network, which cited local authorities. The Marana Regional Airport relies on pilots using a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency to communicate their positions to other aircraft. The responsibility for maintaining a safe distance from other planes falls to the pilot in command, given the absence of an air traffic control tower at the airport.
The midair collision underscores the challenges of operating small aircraft in uncontrolled airspace, where pilots must rely on situational awareness and communication to prevent such accidents.