Two people transported with major injuries after small plane crashed north of the Storke Road offramp

GOLETA, Calif. – Two people were transported with major injuries after a small private aircraft crashed just north of the Storke Road offramp for Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, two people have been transported from the scene with major injuries and a small spot fire was sparked by the crash, but forward progress of the flames has been stopped.

The crash site is alongside northbound Highway 101 between Los Carneros and Storke Road and drivers are urged to avoid the area stated the the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

No fatalities have been reported from the scene noted the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office which shared the image below of the crash site.

The northbound Highway 101 number two (far right) lane and the Los Carneros on-ramp have been closed as part of the response added the California Department of Transportation District 5.

This is an evolving response and more information will be added to this article as it becomes available.

Two people transported with major injuries after small plane crashed north of the Storke Road offramp

Earlier today, a small plane crashed just north of the Storke Road offramp, resulting in two individuals being transported to the hospital with major injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane experiencing mechanical issues before going down.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene quickly and were able to extract the individuals from the wreckage. Both were conscious and responsive when transported to the hospital, although the extent of their injuries is still being assessed.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. In the meantime, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to the individuals involved and their families during this difficult time. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.

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