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UPDATE: Two Dead After Plane Crash In Newhall Pass

Officials have confirmed that at least two individuals have been killed as a result of a plane crash near the I-5 Freeway in the Newhall Pass.

Newhall Plane Crash 5 Freeway Elliot Keegan / KHTS News

UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department have confirmed that two people were killed as a result of a plane crash near Sunshine Canyon Landfill, according to Marvin Lim with the department.

The wreckage of the plane was found around 5:30 p.m. Friday on a hill near the landfill, according to Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The identities of the deceased individuals was unavailable as of Friday evening.

Original Post: The crash was reported at about 2:55 p.m. Friday near the 5 Freeway and Weldon Canyon Road, according to Marvin Lim, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“We are getting reports it was over a landfill,” Lim said. “They are still searching.”

An employee at Sunshine Canyon Landfill reported seeing an aircraft with engine problems, according to Fire officials.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is assisting in the investigation, according to Gregor, spokesperson for the agency.

“A single-engine Mooney M20 disappeared from radar while inbound to Van Nuys Airport around 1:50 p.m.,” Gregor said. “Local authorities are searching for the plane.”

The aircraft had departed from Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend, Oregon, according to Gregor.

There are steep, muddy conditions and limited visibility on dirt roads in the area, according to L.A. County Fire officials.

The incident commander ordered all-terrain and four-by-four capable fire apparatus and a bulldozer team to assist with difficult access conditions.

weldon canyon plane crash body 2 Michael Brown / KHTS News


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UPDATE: Two Dead After Plane Crash In Newhall Pass

23 comments

  1. I heard a plane flying around the area wonder if it was the same one

  2. The aircraft tail number was N777WP.

    Plane located at 34°19’45”North 118°31’41”West

  3. Possible fuel starvation? M20 fuel capacity 48 gallons. Did they stop for fuel en route ?

  4. Sorry for your loss my heart ♥ aches for the families. God help you through this loss.

  5. My condolences to both families.

  6. Reported by whom? And you just carry on with the gossip. Be respectful.

  7. My condolences to both families.

  8. Teresa that was a very stupid thing to say if you dont have anything good to say about to two that crasched dont say say nothing keep your damn mouth shut idiot. One of him happend to be a friend?

  9. Kevin was a good man and a loving father I will miss him RIP my friend

  10. Worked with Kevin in Iowa, such a shame.
    He was a very good friend. Condolences to
    his family.

  11. Thanks for the condolences to everyone. My son kevin was a good person, good father, good husband and good son. If any body happen to have any information get back to me , we want to know everything about the accident. Investigation iin process. Thank you
    Co pilot mother

  12. Any information on this accident ,please notifies to the authorities,
    Co pilot mother
    Thank you

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About Devon Miller

Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.