Small plane crashes into Los Angeles-area neighborhood, killing 1 person.
Small plane crashes into Los Angeles-area neighborhood, killing 1 person.
International news Desk
According to global Times news agency Europe,A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on Saturday afternoon, killing a person aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said, The global Times Europe media.Fire crews responded, and police 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 the community, which lies nearly 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.Wreckage could be seen between the two homes. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that residents were inside at the time but said they evacuated with no reported 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 salvage.Authorities did not release any information about the pilot of the single-engine Van’s RV-10, which is a popular home-built airplane sold in kit form. They also did not say what might have caused the crash.
