Cessna 172 crashes near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, pilot…

Car Crash Pacoima California in Pacoima, California: A Cessna 172 small aircraft struck a power pole while en route to Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, knocking down power lines and overturning in the parking lot of an auto parts store. The pilot survived but was critically injured. The crash occurred on April 20 and prompted the LA County Board of Supervisors to approve a motion directing staff to prepare a report on safety improvements at the airport. The county Department of Public Works later submitted recommendations, with the top one calling for quarterly Pilot Safety seminars.