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Today In SCV History: July 17, 2009 - Experimental Plane Crash Kills Two
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Today In SCV History: July 17, 2009
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Date: 07/18/2026 11:30am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: Two Killed in 2009 Experimental Plane Crash in Santa Clarita Valley**
On July 17, 2009, two people were killed when an experimental Weiss Lancair aircraft crashed in the Santa Clarita Valley after losing control during a low-altitude maneuver. Federal investigators determined the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the plane to stall and spiral into a roadway, and found no mechanical issues with the aircraft. The pilot was reportedly undergoing treatment for heroin addiction at the time, though it was unclear whether that played a role in the crash.
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Date: 07/18/2026 11:30am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: Two Killed in 2009 Experimental Plane Crash in Santa Clarita Valley**
On July 17, 2009, two people were killed when an experimental Weiss Lancair aircraft crashed in the Santa Clarita Valley after losing control during a low-altitude maneuver. Federal investigators determined the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the plane to stall and spiral into a roadway, and found no mechanical issues with the aircraft. The pilot was reportedly undergoing treatment for heroin addiction at the time, though it was unclear whether that played a role in the crash.
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