77-Year-Old Pilot Escapes From Small Plane Crash With Minor Injuries at Whiteman Airport

Whiteman Airport staff oversaw cleanup of the wreckage and fuel spill. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and the FAA is expected to lead the investigation.

Battalion Chief Scott Hilton confirmed there was no fire at the scene. Approximately five gallons of fuel leaked from the aircraft, though officials said the spill was contained. No injuries were reported among airport staff, bystanders, or LAFD personnel.

The sole occupant, a 77-year-old man, was extricated from the aircraft and evaluated on scene. He initially declined medical transport but later decided to go to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

A small aircraft went down at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:11 a.m., prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12653 Osborne St.

Whiteman Airport staff oversaw cleanup of the wreckage and fuel spill. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and the FAA is expected to lead the investigation.

Battalion Chief Scott Hilton confirmed there was no fire at the scene. Approximately five gallons of fuel leaked from the aircraft, though officials said the spill was contained. No injuries were reported among airport staff, bystanders, or LAFD personnel.

The sole occupant, a 77-year-old man, was extricated from the aircraft and evaluated on scene. He initially declined medical transport but later decided to go to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

A small aircraft went down at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:11 a.m., prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12653 Osborne St.

Whiteman Airport staff oversaw cleanup of the wreckage and fuel spill. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and the FAA is expected to lead the investigation.

Battalion Chief Scott Hilton confirmed there was no fire at the scene. Approximately five gallons of fuel leaked from the aircraft, though officials said the spill was contained. No injuries were reported among airport staff, bystanders, or LAFD personnel.

The sole occupant, a 77-year-old man, was extricated from the aircraft and evaluated on scene. He initially declined medical transport but later decided to go to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

A small aircraft went down at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:11 a.m., prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12653 Osborne St.

Whiteman Airport staff oversaw cleanup of the wreckage and fuel spill. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and the FAA is expected to lead the investigation.

Battalion Chief Scott Hilton confirmed there was no fire at the scene. Approximately five gallons of fuel leaked from the aircraft, though officials said the spill was contained. No injuries were reported among airport staff, bystanders, or LAFD personnel.

The sole occupant, a 77-year-old man, was extricated from the aircraft and evaluated on scene. He initially declined medical transport but later decided to go to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

A small aircraft went down at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:11 a.m., prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12653 Osborne St.

Whiteman Airport staff oversaw cleanup of the wreckage and fuel spill. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and the FAA is expected to lead the investigation.

Battalion Chief Scott Hilton confirmed there was no fire at the scene. Approximately five gallons of fuel leaked from the aircraft, though officials said the spill was contained. No injuries were reported among airport staff, bystanders, or LAFD personnel.

The sole occupant, a 77-year-old man, was extricated from the aircraft and evaluated on scene. He initially declined medical transport but later decided to go to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.

A small aircraft went down at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday, June 16 at approximately 9:11 a.m., prompting an emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12653 Osborne St.