Pilot injured after small plane crashes into Santa Clara Ri…
Aircraft Santa Paula California in Santa Paula, California: A single-engine small plane crashed into the Santa Clara Riverbed just east of Santa Paula Airport in Santa Paula on Saturday afternoon, according to Ventura County firefighters. The aircraft had one occupant, the pilot, who self-extricated after the crash landing and was hoisted from the riverbed by firefighters. He was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and the scene was turned over to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, the FAA, and the NTSB for investigation.