Small Plane Crashes in Temple City Backyard
A small plane crashed in a Temple City backyard on Monday morning, January 6. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Details of the Crash
The single-engine Cessna 150 plane, carrying two people, crashed around 7:50 a.m. in the 4900 block of Arden Drive. According to Kevin Morris, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman, the plane did not hit the house, as no one was home at the time of the crash.
What Happened
The plane struck a pine tree, spun around, and hit bushes, according to Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Sheila Kelliher. The aircraft got caught in the bushes and tree, but both the pilot and passenger were safe and checked out at the scene.
Mayday Call
Data from FlightAware, a third-party tracking website, shows that the plane took off from the San Gabriel Valley Airport just past 7 a.m. and crashed just northwest of the runway. The pilot made a mayday call to the tower shortly before the crash, saying "Emergency landing, mayday. Emergency landing in the subdivision."
Investigation
The pilot did not relay what issue the plane may have experienced. The plane’s registered owner is Mission Flight Academy in Redlands, a nonprofit flight club and pilot-training center specializing in training pilots.
Conclusion
The crash was a close call, but fortunately, no one was injured. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to the plane?
A: The plane crashed in a Temple City backyard after taking off from the San Gabriel Valley Airport.
Q: Were there any injuries?
A: No, there were no injuries reported.
Q: What was the cause of the crash?
A: The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Q: Who owns the plane?
A: The plane is owned by Mission Flight Academy in Redlands.
Q: What was the pilot’s mayday call?
A: The pilot made a mayday call to the tower, saying "Emergency landing, mayday. Emergency landing in the subdivision."
