A midair collision occurred at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, involving a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II. Each aircraft had two occupants; the Cessna landed safely, while the Lancair crashed near runway 3 and caught fire, resulting in two fatalities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident. The Marana Police Department has confirmed the deaths but has not released details about the victims or the cause of the accident.

This incident is part of a series of recent aviation accidents in North America. On February 17, 2025, Delta Connection Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft overturned upon landing in snowy conditions. All 80 individuals on board survived, though 21 were injured. Delta Air Lines has offered $30,000 to each passenger as compensation.

Additionally, on January 29, 2025, a midair collision occurred over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The accident involved an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The collision resulted in the deaths of all three occupants of the helicopter; however, the passengers and crew of the CRJ700 survived

These incidents have raised concerns about aviation safety, prompting investigations by relevant authorities to determine causes and implement preventive measures.