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Aircraft Reported Down in Santa Paula – August 25th, 2024

A privately owned, single seat aircraft was reported down Sunday at 12:24 p.m. near South 12th Street in Santa Paula. The aircraft was fully engulfed in flames when paramedics, police, and fire personnel arrived. One individual was on board and was transported by air to Ventura County Medical Center with significant injuries. No other individuals were involved. The cause of the incident is unknown. The aircraft, which was headed to Santa Paula Airport, landed in a pile of pipes on a nearby industrial storage property. No other damage to the property was reported. No updates are currently available regarding the condition of the pilot. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been notified and will begin to investigate the incident further.