A small single-engine plane crashed into a drainage canal in Camarillo, Ventura County, on Sunday night, leaving both occupants in critical condition after firefighters pulled them from the wreckage, authorities reported.
The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Ventura County Fire Department. The department announced the crash on X, detailing how the aircraft went down in the city of Camarillo without striking any homes or other structures.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and extracted two people from the upside-down plane, which came to rest inverted in the canal. A striking photo shared by the Ventura County Fire Department captured the doomed aircraft in its precarious position, underscoring the severity of the crash.
Both individuals were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, according to VCFD officials. No further details on their identities or conditions beyond critical have been released at this time.
“Firefighters are remaining on scene to address and mitigate any remaining hazards,” the Ventura County Fire Department stated, indicating ongoing efforts to secure the area following the emergency response.
The crash highlights the risks associated with small aircraft operations in populated areas, though the decision of the plane to land in a canal spared nearby residents and infrastructure from damage.
