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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-08-05
Local time
11:15
Location
Perris, California
Aircraft
Cessna 177
People on board
2
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On August 5, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, a Cessna 177 crashed in a field in Perris, California. Two people were on board at the time of the crash.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 177. Further details about the operator, registration, and flight route have not been released.
Emergency response
Emergency services responded to the crash site. Details about injuries or the condition of the occupants have not been disclosed.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the crash. No further information has been provided at this time.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Cessna 177 crashed in a field in Perris, California, on August 5, 2026, at about 11:15 a.m. local time. [1]
Two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. [1]
