2 Hurt After Remote-Controlled Airplane Crashes into Home
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- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a remote-controlled plane crashed into a home in Watsonville, Calif., on Aug. 30, and injured two people
- Photos taken after the crash and later shared by the sheriff’s office on social media show a hole in a porch area and the remnants of a red and white RC plane
- Authorities in Watsonville said the incident happened during a demonstration at the Fire in the Sky Open House event at Watsonville Municipal Airport
Authorities said that two people were injured after a remote-controlled plane crashed into a California home over the weekend.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that the incident occurred around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Watsonville.
The department said in a statement that a “large remote-controlled airplane” crashed into the deck of a home in the 300 block of Buena Vista Drive.
“Two adults were struck by the remote-controlled plane when it crashed and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening,” the sheriff’s office statement read.
Photos taken after the crash and later shared by the sheriff’s office on Facebook show a hole in a porch area and the remnants of a red and white RC plane, NBC affiliate KNTV reported.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
Authorities in Watsonville said the incident happened during a demonstration at the Fire in the Sky Open House event at Watsonville Municipal Airport held on Saturday, ABC affiliate KGO reported.
According to NBC affiliate KSBW, city officials said the plane veered off its intended course and struck the home.
According to the City of Watson’s website, the event was billed as a “long-standing community favorite that brings aviation and local pride together.”
The attractions at the open house included vintage planes, plus flyovers, a parachute jump and fireworks.
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office told PEOPLE that the airplane’s operator was involved in the events at the airport and had been on the airport property when the crash occurred.
The department added that the owner of the airplane, whose name has not been released, has been cooperative in the investigation, which is being handled by authorities, including the FAA.
PEOPLE contacted the Watsonville mayor’s office for comment.
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