A small single-engine aircraft crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno, California, on Saturday afternoon. The aircraft went down near the San Joaquin River and caught fire, prompting a major emergency response from multiple local agencies.
Four people were aboard the aircraft. Two children were killed in the crash, while two adults were critically injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and worked to prevent it from spreading to nearby homes.
The crash also briefly disrupted power to nearby residents. The National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation, while authorities work to determine what caused the aircraft to crash.