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Plane crashes at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Emergency crews responded to a confirmed aircraft crash at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, after a single-engine aircraft went down and caught fire on airport property.
The incident occurred in the area of 975 Airport Drive, where authorities confirmed that a single-engine aircraft had crashed and was actively on fire upon arrival.
Fire and rescue personnel quickly responded to the scene, extinguishing the flames and initiating emergency medical evaluations.
According to initial reports, two individuals were on board at the time of the crash.
Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft and are currently undergoing medical evaluations.
The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed.
Airport operations were temporarily impacted as emergency responders worked to secure the scene and assess potential hazards.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to conduct a thorough review of the incident.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.