At 1255 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28R-200 and a Piper PA-46-350P collided at the crossing points of runways 7 and 12R at the North Las Vegas Airport. The Arrow was landing on runway 12R, and the Mirage had started its takeoff roll on runway 7. The pilot in the Arrow sustained a serious injury and the pilot in the Mirage sustained a minor injury. The tower was in operation at the time, and both airplanes had received clearances.
September 23, North Las Vegas, Nev. / Piper Arrow and Piper Mirage
At 1255 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28R-200 and a Piper PA-46-350P collided at the crossing points of runways 7 and 12R at the North Las Vegas Airport. The Arrow was landing on runway 12R, and the Mirage had started its takeoff roll on runway 7. The pilot in the Arrow sustained a serious injury and the pilot in the Mirage sustained a minor injury. The tower was in operation at the time, and both airplanes had received clearances....
Key Takeaways:
- Two Piper aircraft collided at the intersection of runways 7 and 12R at North Las Vegas Airport at 12:55 Pacific time.
- The collision occurred despite the tower being operational and both aircraft having received clearances for their respective landing and takeoff maneuvers.
- One pilot sustained serious injuries, while the other pilot received minor injuries.
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