Truckee, CA – Fatality Reported in Small Plane Crash by Highway 267

Truckee, CA (July 17, 2018) – A local and dependable news source reported one person dead and two more seriously injured after a small, single-engine plane went down west of Highway 267 in the vicinity of Mercer Flats on Tuesday morning. The deadly accident which ended with the plane crashing into a meadow by the highway reportedly occurred at around 7:40 a.m.

The initial report filed by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office stated that the pilot of the aircraft seemingly had some issues with the plane’s engine soon after taking flight from the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. Reportedly, the pilot was making an attempt to bring the small plane around in order to land back at the airport when it unfortunately crashed. Sadly, one person died at the scene of the accident while two other people who were involved had to be transported to local hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

There was no more information regarding the events that occurred prior to the plane crash. Likewise, neither the names of the victims nor the specific nature of the injuries that were caused has been made available at this time. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Pacific Division is responsible for conducting the investigation into the crash of this single-engine Navion-B plane.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family members of the deceased victim as well as we warmly wish for the injured victims to have a safe and quick recovery.

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The FAA’s investigation into this crash will likely remain focused on determining the mechanical problems of the plane. Upon the conclusive results of the investigation, claims for compensation due to a wrongful death and personal injuries will likely be available to those affected by the crash. However, as it is with any accident, the decision to file a claim for compensation occurs at a sensitive time, and only the family members of the deceased and/or the injured victims can choose to seek recompense.

We at Brady Law Group are tirelessly committed to holding negligent drivers, operators, and other entities liable for the devastation they cause, either inadvertently or on purpose. If you have lost a loved one or been injured due to someone else’s negligence, call us at (866) 211-2562 to schedule a free consultation today.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery for all those involved in the accident.