Two people were killed in a tragic accident on Tuesday when two small planes collided midair in Arizona. The collision occurred near the town of Wickenburg, about 50 miles northwest of Phoenix.
According to authorities, one of the planes was a single-engine Cessna 172 and the other was a single-engine Piper Cherokee. The Cessna was carrying a flight instructor and a student, while the Piper was carrying only the pilot. Both planes were reportedly flying at a low altitude when they crashed into each other.
Witnesses reported seeing the planes collide and then plummet to the ground in a fiery crash. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, there was nothing they could do to save the two individuals on board the planes.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that both planes were on a training flight and were in close proximity to each other when the collision occurred. It is still unclear what led to the planes colliding midair.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of flying, especially in busy airspace. While aviation safety has improved significantly over the years, accidents like this one are a sobering reminder that flying can still be a risky endeavor.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the two individuals who lost their lives in this tragic accident. We hope that the NTSB investigation will provide some answers as to what caused this collision and help prevent similar accidents in the future.