Accidents
Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair
The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.

The July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and turboprop-converted Piper PA-46 occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R at North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT), according to a newly published NTSB preliminary report. Killed in the accident were the pilot and passenger aboard the Piper and the instructor and student in the Cessna.


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