Two planes collided and crashed on Friday, killing all four passengers on board the aircrafts.
The small single-engine planed were each carrying two people, officials for the Phoenix and Daisy Mountain Fire Department said. The crash occurred around 10 a.m. in northern Phoenix, ABC 15 reports.
One plane was registered to Bird Acquisition LLC, a company that does TransPac, an business that teaches commercial pilots how to fly. TransPac confirmed that one of their instructors died in the crash.
TransPac did not release the names or any personal information about the victims. Stephen Goddard, President and CEO of the company released a statement according to ABC 15, saying:
I was terribly saddened to learn of the loss of two of our members of the TransPac Aviation Academy family. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow colleagues of the two instructors that were lost today. The individuals involved were deeply connected here at TransPac and their loss is felt by all of us. The entire extended TransPac community, including our Alumni, is in shock and mourning for the loss of both of these two good men. We are not releasing personal information about the individuals at this time out of respect for the families during this time of sadness and grieving.
TransPac officials are in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration, and we are extending our full cooperation to the National Transportation Safety Board for its investigation. In accordance with NTSB procedures, TransPac cannot comment on possible causes of the accident while the investigation is ongoing.
The other plane was registered to a Deer Valley Airport aircraft leasing company. This plane was burned, leaving charred wreckage behind.
Witnesses said they saw the Cessna and Pipe collide. "Both of them collided. We don't know how or what," said Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Larry Nunez. "The skies are clear."
Early reports said that three people died and two others were injured but the local fire departments found four bodies and no survivors.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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