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At least one person killed in plane crash at Scottsdale airport
Scottsdale, AZ – The Scottsdale Municipal Airport remains closed following a deadly plane crash involving two private jets on Monday, February 10, 2025.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the airport after reports of a mid-air or ground collision involving a Learjet 35A and a Gulfstream 200 business jet.
According to Scottsdale officials, at least one fatality has been confirmed, though the total number of passengers and injuries remain unverified.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the following statement:
“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 2:45 p.m. local time Monday, Feb. 10. We do not know how many people were on board. The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport.”
The accident comes at a time of high private jet activity in the area, coinciding with the WM Phoenix Open Golf Tournament.
Many private jets were stationed at Scottsdale and nearby general aviation airports due to an influx of professional golfers, corporate sponsors, high-profile attendees, and media personnel.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
DODGE COUNTY, NE — Authorities have identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on the Platte River late Friday evening.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the victims as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas; 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger of Fremont, Nebraska; and 48-year-old Randy Amrein, also of Fremont.
The fatal crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, when a small aircraft went down in the Platte River, just south of Fremont.
Multiple emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Sgt. Brie Frank with the DCSO stated that several agencies, including air and water rescue units, were involved in the coordinated response effort.
Airboats were deployed to navigate the river, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter provided aerial support to survey the crash site.
Assisting agencies included the Waterloo and Valley Fire Departments, the Nebraska State Patrol, and additional regional emergency services.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have assumed control of the investigation and will conduct a thorough analysis to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigative efforts continue.