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Pilot Uninjured After Plane Crash Near Lake Elsinore
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A plane crashed Tuesday afternoon near Ortega Highway in Southern California.
- The pilot, who was the only person on board, escaped without injuries.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and a small fuel leak.
A pilot emerged unscathed from a plane crash that occurred on Tuesday afternoon near the Ortega Highway within the Cleveland National Forest. The incident took place in the vicinity of Lake Elsinore, prompting a response from Riverside County authorities and fire crews.
Upon arrival at the scene, first responders confirmed that the pilot was the only individual aboard the aircraft and reported no injuries. Resources that were en route to the crash site were subsequently canceled. Firefighters also successfully addressed a small fuel leak emanating from the downed aircraft.
The investigation into the specific cause of this aerial incident is ongoing, with further details expected to be provided by the Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot's safe recovery, despite the crash, is the primary focus.
