Three People Die After Two Planes Collide Mid-Air In Northern California

Three people died following a mid-air collision of two small aircrafts in Northern California. Audio was released from the cockpit where the pilots are heard communicating prior to impact. NBC News’ Jake Ward has the details. 

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[Justin-idkm]

That's the one thing that scares me the most when flying and really scared me when I first started learning how to fly. You'd think that with vast open space, it'd be nearly impossible to hit another plane, but you realize how many other planes are around you at any given time.

[retroquest]

Dang, the one guy even said he was going to move because the other guy was coming straight at him way to fast....

[UnusualPilot]

As a pilot, this is one of my most worst fears. This is a tragedy. It was a twin engine plane at fault he was entering the pattern way too fast. This is truly a very rare occurrence and is a setback for the general aviation community. Unfortunately, many small airports are being closed by cities. People don’t realize the value and importance general aviation airports Have on community not only for making Aviation stronger, but also for emergency purposes these airports are so important and this is just going to give more ammunition to the public and cities and counties for shutting down small airports. This is very sad but we can’t let this tragedy overshadow how important general aviation airports are in the country.

[DanRec]

You don't have to build an actual tower to have an ATC. Radars and radios work just fine on the ground.

[joegotti]

No air traffic control tower explains it all

[darkheartrjdyosn]

For someone to come in that fast & just expect everybody to move really seems like a case of roadrage in the air.

[justmejm]

It's Erie hearing people's voices knowing that was the last time they're on this planet all there belongings their lives just gone in the second😔🙏💛

[carolbenson]

Why are there so many plane accidents all over this

[BuzzyStreet]

It's every pilot's nightmare, but there's no big mystery here. I hope it was over quick and that the witness don't suffer to much trauma.

[samuelpoche-mercedes]

Rest in peace and my condolences to the families. 🙏🏾💖🎊🏡🏩💒🕋🕌🌌🪶☯️🕎

[media]

You better not be posting video /pictures that you shouldn't have been taken of a Plane accident on the Internet...
That would be exploiting somebody's pain and suffering for profit..right

[JillianOndrus]

This is why you don't report IN SIGHT if you don't have them IN SIGHT!!!!

[MAG]

I have a question:
All that open space and sky & 2 planes crash in mid-air. How was this possible?

[TheRailroaddan]

The twin Cessna was a low wing, the Cessna 152 was a high wing, so they didn't see each other, But I agree the 152 had the right of way and from the sound of it he was trying to be nice and move over for the faster twin very sad prayers for the families.

[desmeisme]

1:17 3 last year, 3 this year. So not so rare after all

[Angelcatsun]

Unlimited space in the air. This is confusing

[JoseTorres-mmnj]

What are the odds of that, , , wow. What about traffic controllers??? Taking a coffee break.

[crystalpoindex]

Rare my butt!! These planes are falling out of the sky every other day!! They need to tighten up the regulations on these planes!!

[tegridyweed]

If you can't fly a 747 upside down you shouldn't be flying crop dusters

[jacksaloman]

Don't forget the dog that was killed as well