TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Two people are now confirmed dead following a plane crash involving two planes at the Marana Regional Airport.
Marana Police says the crash happened about 8:29 a.m. and involved two smaller fixed winged aircraft.
A local pilot told 13 News at the airport he was about to fly his plane to Payson and was told just before takeoff the airport was closed.
Police say the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
In a preliminary statement, the FAA said “A Lancair collided in midair with a Cessna 172 at Marana Regional Airport… Marana Regional Airport is an uncontrolled field. Two people were on board the Lancair and two people were on board the Cessna 172. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.”
To provide background information about its statement the FAA said “An “uncontrolled field” is an airport that does not have an operating ATC control tower. Pilots utilize a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to regularly announce their position to other pilots who are in the airport vicinity. The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for maintaining safe separation from other aircraft. Pilots operating into uncontrolled fields are still required to comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations, including minimum visibilities, minimum safe altitudes, and right-of-way rules.
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