California Plane Crash: 2 Children Killed, 2 Adults Critically Injured in Fresno

September 6, 2026

California, US: Two children were killed and two adults were critically injured after a small plane crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno, California, on Saturday afternoon.

The crash took place at around 1:50 p.m. local time near the airport on Blythe Avenue, according to authorities. Emergency teams rushed to the site following the crash and began rescue and response operations.

Two children killed, two adults critical

Authorities confirmed that two children died in the crash, while two adults were taken to hospital in critical condition. The identities and relationship of those involved have not yet been fully established.

The aircraft crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with multiple agencies reaching the area.

Plane crash causes emergency response in Fresno

The crash also caused a brief power disruption in the surrounding area. Emergency responders worked at the scene and dealt with nearby brush fires following the incident.

The exact circumstances that led to the small plane crash remain unclear. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine what caused the aircraft to go down.

The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to investigate the crash along with relevant aviation authorities. Further details about the aircraft, those on board and the circumstances preceding the crash are awaited.