Federal investigators are looking into a plane crash that killed one person and injured another in San Rafael Saturday night.
A single engine plane crashed Saturday night in San Rafael, killing one person and injuring another, officials said.The single-engine aircraft crashed in mucky wetlands area near a private airport around 11:09 p.m., according to thePeople reported seeing a bright flash of light in the sky, the sheriff said. Other emergency callers reported a plane had struck power lines near the airport.
Power lines had been struck by the plane's tailfin prior to touching down on the ground. The power lines were wrapped around the plane and across the crash site making access difficult for emergency workers.Once PG&E was able to deactivate the power lines, San Rafael Fire Department was able to extricate a passenger
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