At 13:45 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28-180 lost power in flight and was damaged during the ensuing off-airport landing. The four occupants received minor injuries. The flight originated from Concord, Calif., two hours earlier. The Santa Maria tower reported the pilot declared an emergency due to low fuel. The airplane landed on city streets about 1 mile from the airport, hitting a tree and residence.
July 10, Santa Maria, Calif. / Piper Cherokee 180
At 13:45 Pacific time, a Piper PA-28-180 lost power in flight and was damaged during the ensuing off-airport landing. The four occupants received minor injuries. The flight originated from Concord, Calif., two hours earlier. The Santa Maria tower reported the pilot declared an emergency due to low fuel. The airplane landed on city streets about 1 mile from the airport, hitting a tree and residence....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-28-180 made an emergency landing on city streets after losing power due to low fuel.
- The airplane was damaged after hitting a tree and a residence during the off-airport landing.
- All four occupants on board sustained minor injuries in the incident.
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