BREAKING Small plane crashes into fence outside Oxnard Airport, leaving pilot with minor injuries and shutting down traffic in area
The single-engine Mooney M20C apparently lost power and made an emergency landing, crashing into fencing outside the airport just after 2 p.m. in the area of Ventura Road and 5th Street.
Images from the scene show the aircraft mostly intact, with damage to the nose and wings. The fencing was damaged as well. Police closed Ventura Road in both directions between Second and Fifth streets while responding to the crash.The Oxnard Police and Fire Departments are on scene of a single plane crash in the area of the 500 block South Ventura Rd. As a result Ventura Rd is closed in both directions between Second St and Fifth St. Motorists are encouraged to use alt routes.The pilot was the only occupant and was transported to a local hospital with just minor injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
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