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A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers

  • Two small planes collided in midair over Tucson, resulting in one plane crashing and catching fire, which led to the discovery of two people in the wreckage.
  • The other plane managed to land safely without injuries to its occupants, highlighting risks in aviation safety.
  • The investigation will take months to determine the cause of the crash, according to federal officials.
  • Only about 10% of the 5,100 public airports in the U.S. Have staffed control towers, raising safety concerns as noted by experts.
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The Epoch TimesThe Epoch Times

Midair Collision in Arizona Prompts Questions About Air Traffic Control Towers

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. Two small planes collided in midair over one of the runways on the outskirts of Tucson last week. One hit the ground and caught fire, sending up a plume of black smoke. The remains of two people were found in the ch…

·New York, United States
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PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour

Midair collisions and near misses raise questions about air traffic control towers

Do more U.S. airports need control towers? That's one of the questions that has arisen following a midair collision at an airport in southern Arizona last week.

·Washington, United States
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TucsonTucson

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.

·Tucson, United States
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Yeshiva World NewsYeshiva World News

Arizona Midair Crash Sparks Renewed Debate Over Air Traffic Control And Aviation Safety

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. Two small planes collided in midair over one of the runways on the outskirts of Tucson last week. One hit the ground and caught fire, sending up a plume of black smoke. The remains of two people were found in the ch…

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U.S. NewsU.S. News

What to Know About Air Traffic Control Towers After a Midair Collision in Arizona Prompts Questions

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.

·New York, United States
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abc 15 Arizonaabc 15 Arizona

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.

·Phoenix, United States
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TechXplore broke the news in on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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