Midair collision between two small planes above Florida lake leaves four dead

A pilot and and a 19-year-old student pilot were among four people killed when two small planes collided in midair over a central Florida lake, sheriff's officials said.

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National story. 15 articles from 12 sources. Updated Mar 8, 2023.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 8, 2023

Four dead after two small planes collide midair and land in Florida lake

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Mar 8, 2023· ran in 4 outlets

4 killed when 2 small planes collide over Florida lake

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Mar 8, 2023

4 killed when 2 small planes collide over Florida lake

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Mar 8, 2023

4 killed when 2 small planes collide over Florida lake

KOB 4Center· Mar 8, 2023

4 killed when 2 small planes collide over Florida lake

Ran by 2 outlets· WHEC Rochester, KOB 4
WHEC RochesterCenter· Mar 8, 2023

Officials: Planes collide over Florida lake, at least 1 dead

KOB 4Center· Mar 8, 2023

Officials: Planes collide over Florida lake, at least 1 dead

KRDOCenter· Mar 8, 2023

4 people die after 2 small planes collide midair in Winter Haven, Florida

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Mar 8, 2023

Two dead after 2 small planes collide mid-air over Winter Haven lake; search continues for survivors

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Mar 8, 2023

Plane collision in the air kills 4 as planes plummet into Winter Haven lake

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Washington TimesLean Right· Mar 8, 2023

Midair collision between two small planes above Florida lake leaves four dead

Fox NewsRight· Mar 8, 2023

Four dead in midair plane collision, including college student, flight instructor in Florida