A private jet went down in a field near a Central Valley airport Tuesday morning, but in a remarkable outcome, those aboard escaped without serious injuries.
Porterville Fire Department crews were dispatched to the crash site near Porterville Municipal Airport, close to the intersection of Newcomb Street and Teapot Dome Avenue.
According to the fire department, “When crews arrived on scene, six passengers had already exited the aircraft.”
Officials said firefighters coordinated with the pilots and additional emergency responders to make the plane safe, including securing its power sources.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that seven people were on board the aircraft when it crashed.
The Porterville Police Department said everyone inside the plane was able to safely get out of the aircraft with “no major injuries” reported.
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Wild photos showed the jet on its belly, with the nose of the aircraft appearing damaged.
Officials said they do not know what caused the crash and an investigation is underway.
“A Cessna 560XL crashed while landing at Porterville Municipal Airport in California around 11:45 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 1,” a statement from the FAA read.
“Seven people were on board. The FAA will investigate.”
The plane took off on Tuesday from the Oakland International Airport in Oakland and landed near the Porterville airport, according to flight records.
Authorities cautioned people to avoid the area in the immediate future as investigators do their work at the scene. They also said residents should expect delays and road closures in connection to the crash.
“Please avoid the area for the next several days as the NTSB arrives to conduct its investigation,” the fire department said.