At least two people were killed in an air collision between two small aircraft in the US California on Thursday. The incident occurred when the two aircraft tried to land at the City of Watsonville Airport shortly before 3 pm, according to tweet from the city of Watsonville.
Various agents responded to Watsonville City Airport after 2 aircraft that tried to land collide. We have reports on various deaths, “City’s official Twitter handle was posted. “Investigations are ongoing, renewal to be followed.”
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, two people were on the Cessna 340 Twin-Mesin Ship and a pilot boarded a single Cessna 152 engine during the accident. It is not clear whether anyone survived. No one in the land was injured, reported the Associated Press.
FAA and the National Transportation Safety Council are investigating the accident.We grieve tonight from an unexpected and suddenly defeat,” said Mayor of Mayor Watsonville Ari Parker. “I want to express my deepest and most sincere condolences.”
Photos and videos posted on social media show the debris of aircraft at the field at the airport and smoke lumps visible from the nearest road. In the photo shared by the city of Watsonville, a small building that is damaged can be seen when parts of the aircraft are located inside.
