Small Cessna plane crash renews calls to shut down Whiteman Airport

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
Pacoima, California
Whiteman Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Pacoima California in Pacoima, California: A small Cessna carrying a 77‐year‐old pilot crashed near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday. The aircraft landed on the runway, failed to deploy its landing gear, and then passed through a perimeter fence into an adjoining parking lot. The pilot was the sole occupant and survived the crash. The incident has reignited safety concerns and calls for the airport’s closure.

Original reporting

Small Cessna plane crash renews calls to shut down Whiteman Airport | FOX 11 Los Angeles

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