Los Angeles, CA - November 14, 2024 – A small plane, identified as a 1968
Cessna 172I Skyhawk, registration number N46028, crashed in the Sherman Oaks
neighborhood early Thursday morning. The incident occurred during a training
flight and involved two occupants who both sustained minor injuries.
Incident Details
The aircraft, owned and operated by First Take Aviation LLC, had departed from
Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport (VNY/KVNY). The crash happened around 7:05 a.m.
on the 15000 block of Burbank Boulevard, southeast of the Van Nuys Airport.
According to initial reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the
plane made a forced landing, resulting in a nose-over on a flat dirt area near
the Sepulveda Basin.
Response and Outcome
Emergency crews arrived promptly at the scene. The two occupants, an adult
male and an adult female, were able to safely exit the aircraft before the
LAFD arrived. Both individuals declined medical transport after being
evaluated, as their injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.
LAFD public information officers Captain Erik Scott and Firefighter David
Ortiz are on site for media coverage. The LAFD emphasized that further details
on the crash and its cause would be managed by the National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB), with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also
contributing to the investigation under incident number 0855.
Eyewitness and Agency Reports
The scene drew attention due to the upside-down positioning of the aircraft.
“It was remarkable that both individuals were able to walk away from such an
accident,” a nearby resident commented. The LAFD’s alert reported that both
passengers had minor injuries and refused further medical attention.
Investigation and Next Steps
The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation. The NTSB will
lead the inquiry to determine the factors contributing to the incident. FAA
records confirm the registration details of the aircraft, manufactured in 1968
with the serial number 17256998. The flight status was tracked on various
aviation monitoring sites, including FlightAware, which verified the plane’s
departure from Van Nuys Airport.
Conclusion While the crash resulted in substantial damage to the Cessna 172I,
it is a relief that the incident did not lead to any fatalities or serious
injuries. Authorities continue to secure the area and gather more information
as they work to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Sources:
- Los Angeles Fire Department alerts
- Local news outlet reports (NBC Los Angeles)
- FAA and aircraft registry records
- Flight tracking services (FlightAware)
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Confidence Rating
The information provided is based on news reports and social media sources,
which may not always be fully verified. This analysis is a self-effort and
does not reflect official statements or conclusions. As such, the confidence
rating for this data is considered unofficial and subject to further
investigation.
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