At least one person was killed when a plane collided with a jet on the runway, forcing Scottsdale Airport to close.
According to the Mirror, a Learjet 35A drove off the runway after landing at around 2:45 PM local time, colliding with a stopped Gulfstream 200 business jet.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the details, stating: “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 2:45PM local time Monday, Feb. 10. We do not know how many people were on board. The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport.”
After emergency personnel raced to the site, two people were transported to the hospital, but one person was left trapped. Several ambulances and fire engines could be seen encircling the wreckage in the video.
Scottsdale Airport released a statement acknowledging the accident: “An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21. Fire Department is on scene assessing the situation. Scottsdale Airport’s runway is currently closed.”
One death and several injuries were subsequently confirmed by the Scottsdale Fire Department.
