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Whiteman Airport Shutdown Demanded After Latest Crash
17 Jun
Summary
- County Supervisor calls for immediate cessation of all airport operations.
- A 77-year-old pilot escaped unharmed after a plane veered off runway.
- This incident follows a similar crash on April 20, raising safety concerns.
Operations at Whiteman Airport are facing calls for an immediate shutdown, spurred by a recent aircraft incident. On Tuesday, a 77-year-old pilot managed to exit a small plane without injury after it veered off the runway and crashed into a parking lot. The event has led to strong reactions from local officials.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath expressed a lack of confidence in federal safety oversight, urging the FAA and NTSB to act decisively. She stated that communities can no longer bear the consequences of inaction and demanded a halt to all operations pending a thorough investigation. The incident on Tuesday is the second such event in recent weeks.
On April 20, another small plane crashed into a parking lot in Pacoima. The pilot of that aircraft was hospitalized. Reports from that incident suggested potential issues with air traffic control power and communication, underscoring ongoing safety concerns at the airport. The Whiteman Airport Coalition noted that Tuesday's incident remained on airport grounds and did not endanger the public.
