VIDEO/PHOTOS: A small-plane crash in Tehama County on Tuesday evening resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to a second individual on the plane. The crash occurred near Phyllis Road in Cottonwood at approximately 3:35 p.m., according to the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency responders, including the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Cal Fire, and medical personnel, were dispatched to the crash site.
The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office reported that two people were aboard the aircraft. One individual managed to extricate himself from the wreckage and received medical treatment on-site before being airlifted to a hospital. The pilot succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are expected to arrive on Wednesday morning to conduct an investigation into the incident.
