Pilot killed in midair collision of two small planes in Southern California

2025-04-20 06:34:29 source: category:Markets

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — One pilot was killed and another pilot escaped without injuries when two single-engine airplanes collided in midair on Sunday in Southern California, authorities said.

The collision between a Nanchang CJ-6 and a Yakovlev Yak-52 occurred around 1 p.m. in Lancaster, a desert city about 65 miles (104 km) north of downtown Los Angeles, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

One person on one of the small planes died, the LA County Fire Department said. Only the pilots were on board both aircraft, the FAA said.

It wasn’t immediately clear which plane was carrying the victim who died.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

More:Markets

Recommend

Plunge Into These Olympic Artistic Swimmers’ Hair and Makeup Secrets

Want a deep dive into how artistic swimmers keep their hair and makeup intact in the pool?Well, Dani

Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions

What an ugly day for the beautiful game.By awarding the 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a coun

Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement

Steve Martinand Martin Shortare "weird uncles" of the bride-to-be, Selena Gomez.The longtime colleag