Officer rescues pilot from burning plane after crash in Goleta California

abc7.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

A California Highway Patrol officer rescued a pilot from a burning plane crash in Goleta, Santa Barbara County. Officer Ayala witnessed the crash while conducting a traffic stop and quickly ran to help. Video footage shows Ayala pulling the pilot from the wreckage just before the plane exploded. The pilot and a passenger escaped but sustained serious injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash's cause.


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