Crash at L.A.'s Whiteman Airport sparks calls for federal reform - Los Angeles Times

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Pacoima, California
Whiteman Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Pacoima California in Pacoima, California: A Cessna airplane crashed at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The pilot’s landing gear failed to deploy, causing the aircraft to overshoot the runway, breach a perimeter fence and come to rest in an airport parking lot. Both the pilot and sole passenger sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for evaluation. No other people or vehicles were injured, and five gallons of fuel leaked but no fire occurred.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured

Original reporting

Crash at L.A.'s Whiteman Airport sparks calls for federal reform - Los Angeles Times

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