Plane crashes onto dragstrip during NHRA racing finals caught on video

During a racing event at the Pomona Dragstrip in California, a small plane crashed, injuring four people on board. The plane struck two vehicles and a trailer as it came down, leading to a temporary halt in the racing event. The four patients, all from the plane, were transported to a local hospital with two in critical condition. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the ground. The plane had taken off from Apple Valley and was heading for Brackett Field Airport when it crashed near the stands where attendees were seated. Video footage showed the shocking impact of the crash, with several vehicles being damaged. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the FAA will be conducting an investigation. Racing resumed after the incident was handled by authorities. Details about the passengers’ conditions have not been provided. Eyewitnesses described the devastation caused by the plane crashing into the vehicles, expressing shock at the sudden turn of events. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety during racing events, and further steps may be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future.

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