A 70-year-old pilot is in critical condition after his small plane crashed in a parking lot at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Pacoima, north Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The crash was reported shortly after 11 a.m. The pilot was rescued from the aircraft and taken to a local hospital. No other injuries have been reported.
Emergency Response
The plane struck high voltage power lines in the area, prompting police to evacuate nearby businesses and residences.
Wreckage at the Scene
The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. Photographs from local news outlets showed the plane upside down in the parking lot, positioned just feet away from parked vehicles, with the nose of the aircraft destroyed.
Cause Under Investigation
The Los Angeles Fire Department has not yet disclosed what caused the crash or provided details about the extent of the pilot’s injuries.