A small aircraft crashed within the Fallbrook space Tuesday, sparking a small brush fireplace, however apparently inflicting solely minor accidents to the pilot.
The one-engine Cessna 182 overshot the runway at Fallbrook Airpark throughout a touchdown try at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, sending the plane crashing into an undeveloped space off South Stage Coach Lane, in response to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Aviation Administration.
The accident set some vegetation on fireplace and compelled a closure of a stretch of S. Mission Highway, mentioned John Choi, a fireplace captain with the North County Fire Protection District.
Our crews are on scene of a aircraft crash within the space of S. Mission Highway and Air Park Highway in Fallbrook. #MissionIC pic.twitter.com/ZYuuNVacdo
— North County Hearth Safety District (@NorthCountyFire) September 23, 2025
The 72-year-old pilot was in a position to exit the plane previous to emergency personnel arriving. He suffered minor accidents, however declined medical remedy on the scene, Sheriff’s officers mentioned.
The aircraft crash resulted in particles being scattered throughout each the northbound and southbound lanes of S. Mission. County HAZMAT and firefighters remained on scene to make sure the plane was safely recovered and loaded onto a tow truck.
The California Freeway Patrol managed street closures till the world was deemed protected for reopening.
The reason for the accident was beneath investigation by the FAA and Nationwide Transportation Security Board will examine.
Up to date 7:20 p.m. Sept. 23, 2025
Metropolis Information Service contributed to this report.
