Pacoima Plane Crash Renews Calls to Close Whiteman Airport - LAmag

Published
June 17, 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 small Cessna aircraft crashed through a chain‐link fence and into a parking lot near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima. The plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, causing it to leave the runway, break the fence, and come to rest in the adjacent parking area. The 77‐year‐old pilot escaped with minor injuries despite extensive damage to the aircraft.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured

Original reporting

Pacoima Plane Crash Renews Calls to Close Whiteman Airport - LAmag

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