Plane crashes in San Gabriel; pilot dies
A single-engine plane crashed this afternoon in San Gabriel, killing the pilot.
The plane took off from Brackett Field in La Verne and was headed to Van Nuys when it crashed in the 5100 block of Walnut Grove Avenue, Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Richard Pena said.
"It looked like the pilot might have survived if there hadn't been a fire," Pena said.
There were no other injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the crash. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said authorities were not ready to release the name of the pilot.
The plane was registered to David Flotho of Grants Pass, Ore.
-- Garrett Therolf
EDITOR'S PICKS:
"The plane took off from Brackett Field in La Verne and was headed to Van Nuys when it crashed in the 5100 block of Walnut Grove Avenue, Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Richard Pena said."
Mr. Therolf, Walnut Grove Avenue, is in which city, or unincorporated area?
Posted by: apple1 | November 14, 2009 at 09:58 PM
stred
Posted by: 2345 | November 14, 2009 at 10:00 PM
rip to the pilot who did what they could to prevent more tragedy from this crash.
Posted by: rip | November 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM
tragic as it is, its fortunate there were no other injuries.
Posted by: headlines | November 14, 2009 at 11:54 PM
RIP Dave Flotho, I'm thankful to have had the opprotunity to meet you in my life.
Posted by: Amber Warren | November 15, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Davw Flotho, you have touched many lives and you will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Marisela Zuniga | November 17, 2009 at 07:23 PM
The plane was registered to David Flotho. He didn't die.
Posted by: Kserasera | November 18, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Dave; You will be missed.
Posted by: Larry Purdy | November 18, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Dave "Davey" Flotho was one of the most genuine men I've ever met. RIP Davey. It's a true tragedy that your life ended in such a horrific way. We're missing you terribly.
Posted by: RIP DAVEY | November 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Thanks for Lunch Dave, you were an awesome guy! The team will miss you.
Posted by: Michael Evanisko | November 23, 2009 at 05:24 PM
RIP.DAVE...SO SAD TO HEAR THIS!
Posted by: MARISA HERNANDEZ | December 02, 2009 at 12:51 PM
David was one of the coolest people I have known and I have known him nearly all my life. He was one of the only people from my youth that I still called friend. David was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by many.
I love you Dave. Good travels.
Pete
Posted by: Pete McDonald | December 08, 2009 at 05:19 PM