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Multiple fatalities after mid-air collision of two planes attempting to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport, California, U.S.

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On 18 August, multiple people were killed when two aircraft attempted to land but collided at Watsonville Municipal Airport, California, United States. The accident happened around 15:00 (local time). Aircraft involved were a single-engine Cessna 152 and a twin-engine Cessna 340, according to the FAA. 

The spokesperson of the agency added that the Cessna 152 carried only the pilot aboard and the Cessna 340 carried two people but the numbers were not specified by the FAA nor the local police authorities.

The FAA has launched an investigation to determine the reason of the crash.

Following image appeared on social media, indicating at least one aircraft came to a stop inside a hangar.

This post was published on 19 August 2022 10:29

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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