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At least one dead after jet crashes into another plane at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona

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At least one person is dead, and one person trapped after a plane crashed at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona on Monday afternoon. 

Rescue crews were working to free the trapped victim, Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio said during a press conference.

Three other people onboard the plane were taken to local hospitals for treatment, but officials said the extent of their injuries was unclear.

“Our thoughts and prayers are going out to everybody in the aviation community that this affects today,” Kelli Kuester, Aviation outreach and planning coordinator for the Scottsdale Airport said. 

A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. (@donniefitz2 via X)

A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital that a plane veered off the runway after landing and crashed into another plane.

“A Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona around 2:45 p.m. local time Monday, Feb. 10,” the FAA said in a statement.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she was “devastated” to hear about the crash. 

“I’m devastated to hear that a fatal plane crash has occurred at Scottsdale Airport. My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible accident and their loved ones,” Mayes wrote in a post on X.

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky also shared a statement with Fox 10 Phoenix and said they are closely monitoring the situation.

Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio said one person was killed, and four others were injured in a plane crash at Scottsdale Airport on Monday. (KSAZ)

Today, Scottsdale sadly experienced an aircraft accident at our airport. Based on the information provided thus far, it appears at least one person is dead after two jets collided on the runway at Scottsdale Airport,” Borowsky said. “We are closely monitoring the situation, and we are in touch with airport, police and federal agencies and will update the community as we have further information.” 

“On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, we offer our deepest condolences to those involved in the accident and for those who have been taken to our trauma center for treatment. We will keep all affected by this tragedy in our prayers. I would also like to thank our first responder community for their quick action and service in this situation.”

First responders worked to rescue a trapped victim. (KSAZ)

The airport confirmed the crash in a post on X.

“An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21,” the airport posted on X. “Fire Department is on scene assessing the situation. Scottsdale Airports runway is currently closed.”

The FAA said it will investigate what led to the crash and provide updates when available. 

Folio said that the runway is closed and will remain closed for the “forseeable future.” 

Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio gives an update to the press about the deadly plane crash at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. (FOX 10 Phoenix)

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On behalf of the city of Scottsdale, the fire department, the police department, Glendale, and everybody else that’s out here working this, where we’ve got our automatic eight partners out here currently working the scene. And we’re doing everything we can to extricate and save the one soul that’s still on board,” Folio said. 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

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