Marana, Arizona and air traffic control

Lack of air traffic control tower questioned after deadly Marana crash
Not having a tower at the Marana Regional Airport north of Tucson doesn’t mean it’s any less safe, experts say.
Arizona plane crash kills 2 in midair collision at Marana Airport
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Arizona plane crash: Two aircraft in 'collision' at Marana Airport as huge plume of smoke seen
Staff at the airport confirmed the crash happened on Wednesday morning, with at least two people dead and massive plumes of smoke seen billowing from the site
Two dead in midair plane crash at Marana airport
"This is an unprecedented event, and we are grateful for the swift response from the Marana Police Department and Northwest Fire District.”
Air traffic control towers: Key facts after Arizona crash
Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year. Without an air traffic control tower, it's a calculated dance that requires communication by pilots.
Midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers nationwide
Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year.
Arizona mid-air collision: What is air traffic control tower and what role does it play? - All you need to know
A midair collision between two small planes near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona resulted in two deaths and highlighted safety concerns at non-towered airports, where pilots rely on radio communication and visual cues to navigate.
Marana midair collision kills two. Pilot describes what he heard and saw
A flight instructor was giving a lesson when heard the radio call the moment before a midair collision that killed two at an ...
2 dead in midair collision of 2 planes at Marana Regional Airport near Tucson
A manned airport tower was supposed to be in place by the end of 2024 to accommodate an increase in traffic and improve ...
Plane that landed after midair collision in Marana was operated by a flight school
The plane that landed safely was operated by the Chandler location of a flight school. Two people died in the crash.
Where is the Marana airport? What to know about site of fatal crash
According to preliminary information, the aircraft collided while upwind of runway 12 at the airport in Marana. The Cessna ...
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Navigating the Skies: Safety Challenges and Modernization from Marana's Small Airport
The Marana Regional Airport operates without a control tower, relying on pilot communications. A recent accident highlighted ...
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2 people dead following mid-air collision in Marana
Two people are dead following a midair plane collision at an airport northwest of Tucson, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Mid-Air Collision Involving Single-Engine Planes at Marana, AZ, Airport Leaves Two Dead
The Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II collided at the uncontrolled Marana Regional Airport Wednesday. Authorities in Arizona ...
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Pilot in-air at time of collision details Marana crash
After the two-plane collision at the Marana Regional Airport on Wednesday morning, we spoke to a pilot who says he was in the ...
Flight instructor heard screaming over radio moments before witnessing Marana plane crash
An eyewitness says they heard a mayday call from the pilot of one of the planes involved in the deadly crash in southern ...