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Dogs, people escape plane that crashes on Main Street downtown Ukiah

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A small airplane from the Ukiah Airport crashed in downtown Ukiah this morning about 10:34 a.m RIGHT ON MAIN STREET Near Smith. The people and dogs on board were OK according to the scanner, and NOW we have CHP info..

🚨 Traffic Alert / Community Notice 🚨

CHP and UPD is on scene of a small aircraft crash at North Main St and East Smith Street, in Ukiah. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries.

The crash has resulted in downed power lines and power outages in the surrounding area. PG&E crews are on scene working alongside law enforcement to safely restore power and secure the area.

🚧 Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel and utility crews to work safely and efficiently. Use alternate routes if possible.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Updates will be provided as they become available

We started with only the CHP log… Incident: 0050 Type: Aircraft Emergency Location: N Main St / E Smith St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 39.151392 -123.206992

Detail Information

10:37 AM 5 [18] N113AS // AIRPLANE # [Shared]

10:35 AM 4 [27] [Appended, 10:41:29] [3] SMALL FIRE

10:35 AM 3 [12] 1039 CF [Shared]

10:34 AM 2 [25] [Appended, 10:41:29] [1] PLANE CRASH

10:34 AM 1 [1] AIRPLANE JUST WENT DOWN

Unit Information

10:43 AM 8 Unit At Scene

10:43 AM 7 Unit Enroute

10:43 AM 6 Unit Assigned

10:48 AM 5 Unit Cleared

10:39 AM 4 Unit Assigned

10:34 AM 3 Unit At Scene

10:34 AM 2 Unit Enroute

10:34 AM 1 Unit Assigned

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We heard about this crash right after it happened and now its all over social media. Redheaded Blackbelt has a story with a photo by Sarah Reith.

Someone sent me this video from Facebook… Sorry no non Facebook, but eventually there will be more news. You can get it as fast as I can by doing a search in your searchbar online.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1647513223619755

We advise not supporting Google by saying “googling” or Facebook only news-gossip sites. We would advise following Redheaded Blackbelt, Mendo Local or other sites that do research and check facts, not the Facebook only ones. We are both working today and wont have time to do much on it.

Frank Hartzell

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