Small plane crashes west of Oroville, FAA says

Lina PortmanMay 30, 2024

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A pilot has died after a plane crashed Tuesday afternoon west of Oroville in Butte County. Butte County firefighters responded to reports of a plane crash on May 28 around 2 p.m. Authorities determined the pilot was trapped inside the plane and paramedics performed lifesaving measures, but the pilot died from his injuries at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board will oversee the investigation and work closely with the FAA. This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates. See more coverage of California's top stories here | Download our app.

RICHVALE, Calif. —

A pilot has died after a plane crashed Tuesday afternoon west of Oroville in Butte County.

Butte County firefighters responded to reports of a plane crash on May 28 around 2 p.m.

Authorities determined the pilot was trapped inside the plane and paramedics performed lifesaving measures, but the pilot died from his injuries at the scene.

The National Transportation Safety Board will oversee the investigation and work closely with the FAA.

This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.

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