How to resolve AdBlock issue? NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – A pilot escaped injury in a Wednesday afternoon small plane crash at the Napa County Airport.
The crash, which involved only one plane, occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the airport, located in Napa, according to Cal Fire Capt. Leah Simmons-Davis.
Simmons-Davis said Cal Fire/Napa County Fire responded with three engine companies, one volunteer company, a helicopter and a total of 14 personnel. Medical and law enforcement personnel also were on scene.
The aircraft was a small personal use airplane that crashed in an apparent attempt to take off from the airport, Simmons-Davis said.
The plane landed into a levee adjacent to the airport, with part of the landing gear submerged in water, Simmons-Davis said. The aircraft suffered major damage.
Simmons-Davis said the pilot was the only occupant, and there were no injuries.
She said the crash will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.
