77-year-old pilot survives after small plane crashes through fence at Whiteman Airport

A small plane crashed while landing at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday morning after its landing gear failed to deploy properly, sending the aircraft through a fence, officials said.

The aircraft sustained significant damage, but the 77-year-old pilot survived.

Video from the scene showed him with a gash on his head. His injuries were described as minor, and he was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department…

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