Multiple people are feared dead after a million-dollar private jet crashed into another plane on the runway at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
Sources told AZ Family at least once person was killed in the crash on Monday around 2:45 p.m. MT.
Two others have been taken to the hospital have and at least one person was reportedly being treated on the runway.
‘An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21,’ the Scottsdale Airport said. ‘Fire Department is on scene assessing the situation. Scottsdale Airports runway is currently closed.’
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed private two jets collided and they have temporarily paused flights into the airport.
Officials have not confirmed any injuries or provided further details on the cause of the crash.
‘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,’ the FAA said.
Images shared on social media show two mangled aircrafts on the runway as first responders swarm the scene
Scottsdale airport officials confirmed the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. MT on Monday
‘We do not know how many people were on board. The FAA is temporarily pausing flights into the airport. The FAA will investigate.’
A new Learjet 35A can cost around $4,800,000 and a Gulfstream G200 business jet can range from $2,850,000 to $7,195,000, according to Paramount Business Jets.
Images shared on social media show two mangled aircrafts on the runway as first responders swarm the scene.
This is a developing story.
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