PILOT SURVIVES CRASH INTO HANGAR AT INLAND EMPIRE AIRPORT

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Tuesday, August 18, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 18, 10:20 AM PT
PILOT SURVIVES CRASH INTO HANGAR AT INLAND EMPIRE AIRPORT
A pilot walked away from a small plane crash at an Inland Empire airport over the weekend after the aircraft struck a hangar during what authorities say was an attempted landing, according to KTLA. Details on the pilot's condition and the circumstances of the crash remain limited at this hour.
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The incident marks a close call at the regional facility. No other injuries have been reported, though full details on damage to the hangar and aircraft are not yet available.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.