Breaking News: Plane Crashes Short Of Whiteman Airport

The plane crashed into two parked cars short of Runway 12 in Pacoima, California.

A screencapture of news coverage of a plane crash short of Whiteman Airport.
A screencapture of news coverage of a plane crash short of Whiteman Airport.
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Key Takeaways:

  • A small plane crashed short of Runway 12 at Whiteman Airport near Los Angeles.
  • The pilot was killed in the crash.
  • Two cars near the airport were destroyed by the resulting fire.
  • Nearby houses were miraculously spared from damage.
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The pilot of a small plane was reportedly killed when the aircraft crashed short of Runway 12 at Los Angeles-area Whiteman Airport. Two cars parked on the street just west of the airport were destroyed and burned, but houses just feet from the crash were apparently spared. Local TV news outlet KTLA is covering the crash, which was witnessed by local residents, who told reporters that the fire resulting from the crash was intense. This is a breaking story. We’ll update it as more information emerges.

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