Jet Plane Crash Near Truckee Sparks Small Wildland Fire
TRUCKEE (CBS13) — Authorities say a small jet plane crashed while approaching the Truckee airport early Monday afternoon.
The crash started a fire that has since been contained. (Credit: Truckee Police)
The crash happened a little before 1:30 p.m. near the Ponderosa Golf Course.
According to the FAA, Bombardier CL 600 was making its approach to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport when it crashed. The plane crashed into a heavily-treed area near Reynolds Way, sparking a wildland fire.
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