Private plane crashes in Sonoma Valley
One July 13, 2017 at approximately 12:45 p.m. a private plane crashed in a rural field southwest of Sonoma Skypark Airport. Sheriff’s Office deputies and helicopter, Henry 1, responded. Fire and emergency medical personnel were already on-scene when Sheriff’s deputies arrived.
The plane carried four passengers. There is one confirmed fatality. The three other passengers were transported to local hospitals. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the cause of the crash. All press inquiries should be directed to the FAA.
Prepared by: Misti Harris, Community Engagement Liaison
Media inquiries: 707-565-3941
Address/Location
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
2796 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-565-2650