Tragic plane crash in Simi Valley: Pilot killed, buildings damaged
On Saturday in Simi Valley, California, a tragic aviation accident occurred. A single-engine Vans RV-10 plane crashed into a residential area. The pilot was killed at the scene, and the aircraft damaged two buildings.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the accident happen? The accident took place on Saturday afternoon in Simi Valley, California, approximately 60 miles from Los Angeles.
- What were the consequences of the crash? The pilot was killed, and two residential buildings were damaged. Fortunately, the residents managed to evacuate safely.
- Who is investigating the causes of the accident? The investigation is being conducted by experts from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
How did the crash happen?
On Saturday afternoon, a single-engine Vans RV-10 plane crashed into a residential area in Simi Valley, California. According to the Associated Press, fire department units quickly arrived at the scene, and the police secured the area.
"The pilot was killed, and two residential buildings were damaged," the media reported. The plane took off from William J. Fox Airport in Lancaster, and its intended destination was the airport in Camarillo.
What do we know about the plane and the pilot?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the pilot was the only person on board. The Vans RV-10 model is popular as a kit for self-assembly, meaning that many are built in home garages.
The Ventura County Fire Department stated in a release that residents of both damaged buildings were able to evacuate and did not sustain any injuries.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the pilot's identity nor speculated on the causes of the crash. The investigation is being carried out by experts from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
String of aviation accidents in the USA
This is yet another recent aviation disaster in the USA. In January, there was a mid-air collision between a PSA Airlines passenger plane and a VH-60M Blackhawk military helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, resulting in 67 deaths.
In February, a Bering Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX plane went missing over Norton Sound in Alaska, claiming the lives of the 10 people on board. In the same month, two small planes collided mid-air near an airport in Arizona, resulting in two fatalities.
In March, a tourist helicopter crashed into the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, killing six people. Meanwhile, an American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver, and 12 passengers were hospitalized with injuries.
