Two Killed in Simi Valley Plane Crash; Nearby Homes Damaged by Fire

Fatal Plane Crash in Simi Valley

• 💥 A small single-engine plane crashed into a backyard in the Wood Ranch community of Simi Valley.
• 💔 The crash resulted in the deaths of two people and a dog who were on board the aircraft.
• 🏠 While no one on the ground was injured, the impact caused significant damage, including shattered windows and a fire that spread to nearby homes.

Eyewitness Account of the Incident

• 🌳 A homeowner narrowly avoided injury, hearing a loud bang as he was outside trimming trees and his wife was inside.
• ⚠️ He noticed the plane circling overhead at a low altitude and realized something was wrong, urging his wife to get out of the house.
• 🚨 Home security cameras captured the fiery end of the flight, with cell phone footage showing intense flames and thick black smoke.

Investigation into the Crash

• ✈️ The aircraft, identified as a Vans RV-10, was a four-seat, single-engine, home-built aircraft.
• 🗺️ It was traveling from Fox Airfield in Lancaster to Camarillo Airport but never reached its destination.
• 🔍 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
• 📝 A preliminary crash report is expected to be available soon, with the scene remaining active well into Sunday morning.