Three people were tragically killed when a small plane crashed into a hangar at Cable Airport in Upland, California. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 am local time on Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the single-engine Beechcraft P35 was in the process of taking off when the crash happened.
Authorities from the San Bernardino County Fire Department confirmed the fatalities via Twitter, stating, Three occupants of aircraft located deceased. Units committed to overhaul. Investigators enroute. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
Upland is situated approximately 36 miles east of Los Angeles. This heartbreaking accident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with aviation and the importance of thorough investigations to determine the cause of such tragedies.
In a separate incident, two individuals lost their lives while two others suffered injuries following separate plane crashes in Oshkosh City, Wisconsin, on Saturday. According to The Hill, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls reporting a plane crash into a lake. Upon arrival, rescue and dive teams discovered two deceased occupants of the T-6 Texas plane.
Law enforcement officials are working in conjunction with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the crash. Furthermore, authorities reported that a Rotorway 162F helicopter and an ELA Eclipse 10 gyrocopter collided near Wittman Regional Airport on Saturday afternoon.
It is essential to prioritize safety and adhere to protocols to prevent aviation accidents as much as possible. These recent tragic events are a stark reminder of the importance of ongoing vigilance in the aviation industry.
