A tragic mid-air collision involving two small aircrafts occurred on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Lancaster, California, leaving one person dead and another uninjured. The incident took place around 12:50 p.m., with one plane crashing near 47th Street East and Avenue F, and the other near 60th Street East and Avenue G, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Captain Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed the locations of the crash sites. While the identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed, it remains unclear which of the two planes was carrying the deceased individual. The surviving pilot escaped the crash without any injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a statement confirming that the aircrafts involved were a Yakovlev Yak-52 and a Nanchang CJ-6A, and federal authorities are actively investigating the cause of the accident. Further details regarding the investigation are expected as officials continue to assess the circumstances leading to the collision.