At least four people are dead after two planes collided mid-air at the North Las Vegas airport.
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 . Two people were aboard each aircraft, the FAA said.
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. NLVPD Public Information Officer Alexander Cuevas confirmed the crash to FOX 5 Vegas, saying his department received the call a 12:04 p.m.
Footage circulating online showed what appeared to be the mangled remains of an aircraft smoldering in flames on the tarmac of an airport. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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