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A tragic accident occurred at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on February 10, 2025, when a midsize business jet collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 jet, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. According to Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the airport, the arriving jet failed to maintain control upon landing, leading to the incident.
The collision involved four individuals aboard the jet, which had flown in from Austin, Texas, while one person was in the parked aircraft. Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio reported that two passengers were transported to trauma centers, with one listed in stable condition. The identity of the deceased has not been released as authorities continue their investigation.
The Scottsdale Airport has closed its runway "for the foreseeable future," a significant disruption given its popularity among private jets, especially during major sporting events such as the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This incident adds to a worrying trend, following three major U.S. aviation accidents earlier in the month, highlighting ongoing concerns over aviation safety.