LOS ANGELES, CA (November 11, 2024) – A pilot has died after two single-engine planes collided midair on Sunday in northern Los Angeles County, officials have reported.
The collision occurred around 1 p.m. PT near Lancaster, involving a Nanchang CJ-6 and a Yakovlev Yak-52, both single-engine aircraft. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the planes were the only two aircraft involved, each with a single pilot on board.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and confirmed that one of the pilots was pronounced dead on arrival. The other pilot reported no injuries. One plane had landed near the intersection of 47th Street East and Avenue F, while the other came down near 60th Street East and Avenue G in Lancaster.
Both aircraft were models commonly used for aerobatic and hobby flights. The Yak-52 plane is a Soviet-era model from the 1930s, owned by Fight’s On! LLC out of San Marcos, according to FAA records. The Nanchang CJ-6 is a Chinese military training aircraft from the 1960s.
The identities of the pilots have not been released, and the cause of the plane collision in South California remains under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with aviation, even in recreational settings. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the pilot who lost their life in this devastating accident.
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