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