Pilot killed when small plane crashes into Simi Valley neighborhood
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Two people onboard a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed into two homes in a Simi Valley neighborhood Saturday afternoon in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles. There were no reported injuries to people on the ground. Simi Valley police said that the pilot, a passenger and a dog were on the plane when it crashed at approximately 2:10 p.m.
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Main Idea: A small plane crashed into a Simi Valley neighborhood, killing two people on board and leaving the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate what went wrong.
Key Points:
- The crash hit two homes in Ventura County on Saturday afternoon, but no one on the ground was hurt.
- Police later said the victims were pilot Paul Berkovitz and his 36-year-old son Matthew, and the plane also carried a dog.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the aircraft, the pilot, and the weather and flight conditions.
- Both homes were damaged by fire and impact, and neighbors said the plane appeared to circle the area before crashing.
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A fatal plane crash into homes can put nearby families at risk, damage property, and leave taxpayers with costs for fire, police, and federal investigations.
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- Major:National Transportation Safety Boardgovernment agency or body
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- National Transportation Safety Boardgovernment agency or bodyMajorEvaluated
Central investigative agency leading the accident investigation and documenting the wreckage.
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Named victim identified as one of the people killed in the crash.
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Named victim identified as one of the people killed in the crash.
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Local law-enforcement agency that responded to the crash and provided key details on occupants and the scene.
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Manufacturer associated with the RV-10 aircraft involved in the crash.
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App/platform cited for video from the scene and public posts showing the aftermath.
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Named departure airfield mentioned as part of the aircraft’s flight path, but not a central acting entity.
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