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Two planes, each carrying two people, collided and crashed Sunday afternoon at the North Las Vegas airport, officials say.
A single-engine Piper PA-46 and a single-engine Cessna 172 collided in the traffic pattern at the airport around noon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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While the crash is still being investigated, preliminary information suggests that the Piper PA-46 was preparing to land when it collided with the Cessna 172, the FAA said.
The Piper crashed in a field east of Runway 30-Right and the Cessna fell into a water retention pond, according to the agency. Two people were aboard each aircraft, they said.
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NLVPD Public Information Officer Alexander Cuevas confirmed the crash to FOX 5 Vegas, saying his department received the call a 12:04 p.m.
“At this time it is still very preliminary and I’m unable to confirm any deaths,” he said in a statement.
Footage circulating online showed what appeared to be the mangled remains of an aircraft smoldering in flames on the tarmac of an airport.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
