WATSONVILLE, CA – Two small planes collided mid-air near the Watsonville Municipal Airport in Santa Cruz County Thursday afternoon.
Officials said there are fatalities but did not disclose a number.
The planes collided as they were attempting to land, the City of Watsonville said in a tweet. An investigation is underway.
Multiple agencies responded to Watsonville Municipal Airport after 2 planes attempting to land collided. We have reports of multiple fatalities.
Report came in at 2:56pm.
Investigation is underway, updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/pltHIAyw5p
— City of Watsonville (@WatsonvilleCity) August 18, 2022
#Breaking: Video from @nbcbayarea chopper after a plane crash near Watsonville airport.
Two planes reportedly involved in a collision. pic.twitter.com/FSE3cRllSl
— scott budman (@scottbudman) August 18, 2022
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