Los Angeles, CA - November 14, 2024 – A small plane, identified as a 1968 Cessna 172I Skyhawk, registration number N46028, crashed in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood early Thursday morning. The incident occurred during a training flight and involved two occupants who both sustained minor injuries.
Incident Details
The aircraft, owned and operated by First Take Aviation LLC, had departed from Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY). The crash happened around 7:05 a.m. on the 15000 block of Burbank Boulevard, southeast of the Van Nuys Airport. According to initial reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the plane made a forced landing, resulting in a nose-over on a flat dirt area near the Sepulveda Basin.
Response and Outcome
Emergency crews arrived promptly at the scene. The two occupants, an adult male and an adult female, were able to safely exit the aircraft before the LAFD arrived. Both individuals declined medical transport after being evaluated, as their injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.
LAFD public information officers Captain Erik Scott and Firefighter David Ortiz are on site for media coverage. The LAFD emphasized that further details on the crash and its cause would be managed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also contributing to the investigation under incident number 0855.
Eyewitness and Agency Reports
The scene drew attention due to the upside-down positioning of the aircraft. “It was remarkable that both individuals were able to walk away from such an accident,” a nearby resident commented. The LAFD’s alert reported that both passengers had minor injuries and refused further medical attention.
Investigation and Next Steps
The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation. The NTSB will lead the inquiry to determine the factors contributing to the incident. FAA records confirm the registration details of the aircraft, manufactured in 1968 with the serial number 17256998. The flight status was tracked on various aviation monitoring sites, including FlightAware, which verified the plane’s departure from Van Nuys Airport.
Conclusion While the crash resulted in substantial damage to the Cessna 172I, it is a relief that the incident did not lead to any fatalities or serious injuries. Authorities continue to secure the area and gather more information as they work to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Sources:
- Los Angeles Fire Department alerts
- Local news outlet reports (NBC Los Angeles)
- FAA and aircraft registry records
- Flight tracking services (FlightAware)
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