A teenager was killed in the crash of a private plane in California

A teenager was killed in the crash of a private plane in California

Sunday afternoon in the valley of Santa Rosa, Ventura County, crashed a single-engine plane. On Board were 57-year-old pilot and his 15-year-old son — anyone of them failed to survive the crash.

The incident occurred around 15:00 in Camarillo — a private plane suddenly began to lose speed, and then collapsed on site and horse paddock. During the fall he struck a high voltage line, however, information about interruptions in the supply of electricity has not been received.

The identity of the victims is not yet established but it is known that they were residents of Calabasas, Los Angeles.

This is the second crash of a private aircraft assets in Ventura County in recent days. 2nd June near Taylor ranch, another crashed light aircraft — its pilot was killed.

#SolimarInc: Single engine aircraft crash in the foothills near the Taylor Ranch in Ventura County. One confirmed fatality. No other injuries. pic.twitter.com/nCMSfUG6DV

— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) June 1, 2017

The causes of both accidents is investigating the civil aviation authority.

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