Crime & Safety
1 Dead In Plane Crash At Tucson's Ryan Airfield
A plane crash on Tuesday morning has killed one and critically injured another at Tucson's Ryan Airfield. Here's what we know.
TUCSON, AZ — A plane crash at Tucson's Ryan Airfield killed one person and critically injured another Tuesday morning, the Tucson Airport Authority said.
The crash, which was reported at 7:15 a.m., involved a Rutan Long-EZ lightweight aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash, the airport authority said.
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The crash occurred on Ryan Airfield's Runway 6R, according to the authority.
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