EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Two people were injured after a small plane crashed near Santa Barbara on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
The crash happened at 2:15 p.m. in a field adjacent to the northbound 101 Freeway, near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Authorities said the plane was on fire and it had spread to nearby vegetation. Forward progress of the fire was stopped shortly before 3 p.m.
The injured people included a 29-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, who were both taken to Cottage Hospital.
The FAA indicated the plane was a Cirrus SR22 and that they, along with the NTSB, would investigate the incident.
Authorities on the scene said there was heavy traffic in the area on Wednesday.
The incident was under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Plane Down: 101 NB, Los Carneros/Storke Road, Goleta. Small private plane crash. Upon arrival, plane was on fire, spread to the vegetation. 2 people with major injuries. Both patients were transported by ground ambulance.
— PIO (@PIOSBCFireInfo) January 29, 2025
Forward progress stopped at around 2:39 p.m. (1/2)
