Pilot killed after small aircraft crashes in Simi Valley neighborhood – NBC Los Angeles

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed in a Simi Valley neighborhood, killing the pilot, officers confirmed Saturday.

The incident was reported someday earlier than 2 p.m. close to the intersection of South Wooden Ranch Parkway and Excessive Meadow Avenue within the Wooden Ranch neighborhood of Simi Valley, in keeping with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company stated a Vans RV-10 is what crashed within the space; neighbors stated the plane hit two houses.

One particular person within the plane was pronounced useless on the scene, in keeping with Simi Valley police.

The pilot was the only occupant of the airplane, the FAA stated. It was headed towards Camarillo Airport after it departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster.

Aerial footage from NewsChopper 4 confirmed smoke coming from the roof of a house. Particles from the affect of the crash was seen between two houses. Firefighters had been additionally seen assessing the scene.

Residents had been inside their houses on the time of the crash however had been in a position to get out safely and unhurt, Ventura County Fireplace stated. Each houses sustained structural injury, the hearth company added.

The FAA and Nationwide Transportation Security Board will conduct the investigation on the matter.