Small plane crashes into Simi Valley neighborhood in Southern California, killing one person – Washington Examiner
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley,California,on Saturday afternoon,resulting in one fatality among the aircraft’s occupants and causing damage to two homes. Fire crews and police responded quickly, securing the area and battling a fire that had erupted on the roof of one residence. Fortunately, the residents of both homes were evacuated safely with no injuries reported, although both houses sustained structural damage from the crash and subsequent fire. Approximately 40 firefighters were engaged in extinguishing the flames and conducting cleanup operations at the scene. The identity of the pilot and the cause of the crash have not yet been disclosed, with an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board planned.
Small plane crashes into Simi Valley neighborhood in Southern California, killing one person
SIMI VALLEY, California (AP) — A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on Saturday afternoon, killing one person aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said.
Fire crews responded to the scene, and police officers cordoned off the streets, warning people to stay clear of the area. Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of one home in the Wood Ranch section of Simi Valley, a community nearly 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Wreckage could be seen between the two homes. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that residents were inside both homes at the time but evacuated and reported no injuries. Both homes sustained structural damage and were impacted by the fire, authorities said.
About 40 firefighters were on scene. With the flames out, they began working on overhaul and salvage operations.
Authorities did not release any information about the pilot of the single-engine, fixed-wing plane, nor did they say what might have caused the plane to crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating.
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