On Saturday, a small single-engine plane crashed in a residential backyard in Simi Valley, California, resulting in the death of the pilot, who was the sole occupant. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m., and while the crash site was visible in aerial footage, the identity of the body found on the ground was not confirmed. According to Simi Valley police, the crash caused the aircraft to strike two homes, leading to a fire, but residents were able to evacuate safely. Firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze, with occasional unspecified damage reported to the homes.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the aircraft as a Van’s RV-10, a four-seat, single-engine plane that is typically assembled by customers from kits. The plane was on a flight from Lancaster Airport in Los Angeles County to Camarillo Airport, approximately 20 miles away. The crash occurred in the Wood Ranch neighborhood, known for its two-story homes, with a median listing price of about $900,000.
Video footage from the scene showed residents and first responders converging on the area, while separate images depicted smoke rising from a rooftop. The National Transportation Safety Board has announced that it will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash.
No injuries were reported among individuals on the ground, and the situation caused no further harm beyond the tragic loss of the pilot. Local authorities are continuing to assess the overall impact of this incident.
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