California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
Two individuals miraculously survived a small plane crash in south central California, where the aircraft landed upside down. The incident took place near the Minton Field Airport in Shafter, California, on the south side of East Lerdo Highway. Kern County Fire Department responded to the scene after receiving a distress call on Sunday morning.
Upon arrival, first responders found the small plane overturned in the middle of a vegetable field. There was no sign of smoke or fire, which was a relief. Firefighters quickly approached the wreckage with tools and medical equipment, only to discover that both occupants had managed to escape the aircraft unharmed and were refusing medical treatment.
The scene was then handed over to the Shafter Police Department as no additional passengers were found inside the plane, and there were no immediate hazards present. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
In recent weeks, there have been several aviation incidents worldwide. Just days before this California crash, a small plane went down in São Paulo, resulting in two fatalities. Additionally, the remains of 10 individuals who were on a commuter plane that crashed off the coast of Alaska were recovered last week.
Another tragic incident occurred on January 31 in Philadelphia, where an ambulance plane carrying a young girl who had undergone life-saving treatment crashed, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals on board and one person in a car. Several others were injured in the crash.
In Washington, D.C., on January 29, a midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed the lives of 67 individuals. These incidents serve as stark reminders of the risks associated with air travel.
The Kern County Fire Department shared images of the small plane crash near Minton Field Airport in California, highlighting the fortunate outcome of the situation. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and authorities are working to ensure the safety of air travel for all passengers.
Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch and Landon Mion contributed valuable information to this report. Stay informed by downloading the Fox News app for the latest updates on aviation incidents and other breaking news.
