Authorities in San Bernardino County are currently on the lookout for survivors following a plane crash that occurred on Saturday night. The incident involved a twin-engine Gulfstream AC95, which crashed near Palm Avenue and West Verdemont Drive in the Verdemont neighborhood of San Bernardino around 8:15 p.m. First responders have initiated search efforts for survivors, but they have been impeded by heavy rain and gusty winds, hindering their progress in locating potential survivors. Video footage from the scene shows police tents set up near the crash site, indicating the severity of the incident.
Details regarding the number of passengers aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash and potential fatalities remain uncertain. Witnesses in the area reported hearing an engine sputter followed by a loud impact, as well as observing a flash of red light in the vicinity. Due to adverse weather conditions, the search and rescue efforts involving airship deployment were postponed, with authorities planning to conduct a search on the following morning for further information. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the crash.
As the authorities continue their search, updates on the situation are expected as more details emerge. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are actively involved in investigations to shed light on the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. With the cooperation of witnesses and ongoing search efforts, more information is anticipated to be revealed in the near future. The community and officials are awaiting further developments in this unfolding story, and KTLA will provide updates as the situation progresses.
