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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.
Denver, CO – March 2025 – A passenger jet operated by American Airlines caught fire upon landing at Denver International Airport (DEN), prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew.
According to airport officials, the aircraft—an American Airlines commercial jet—began emitting heavy smoke shortly after landing.
The source of the fire remains under investigation, but initial reports indicate that it may have originated from the landing gear or engine compartment.
Video footage from the scene captures thick smoke billowing from the aircraft as passengers hurriedly evacuated onto the wings of the plane.
Emergency response crews rushed to the tarmac, working swiftly to extinguish the flames and assist those on board.
Denver International Airport’s fire and rescue teams responded immediately, ensuring that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. As of now, there have been no reported injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will be conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire. American Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Passengers and eyewitnesses are encouraged to provide any relevant information or video footage to assisting agencies as they work to determine what led to the aircraft malfunction.
This remains a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.