MARICOPA, Ariz. (AP) — A pilot flying solo and using a backpack-style paramotor device died Sunday when the small aircraft crashed in the city of Maricopa, authorities said. A city spokesman said the crash occurred around 7 a.m. about 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the Ak-Chin Regional Airport. Maricopa police and firefighters said the pilot was dead at the scene. The pilot’s name wasn’t immediately available. City police say the cause of the crash will be investigated. Maricopa is located 33 miles (53 kilometers) south of Phoenix. |
Coach sees challenges for women's basketball team at Paris 2024Wondrous Xinjiang: Artsy traffic boxes liven up NW China's frontier cityChina holds cultural and tourism event in L.A. following resumption of group toursChina finish with three titles at BWF French OpenOrdos holds grand light show in China and abroadDescendants of Doolittle Raiders visit Quzhou, celebrate ChinaTibet launches winter tourism campaign to lure more visitorsDouble landmine blast kills one person and wounds at least 18 in Pakistan’s southwestChina's largest saltwater lake sees more water birdsBritish police officer pleads guilty to terror charges for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp