Overview

• Cal Fire’s Santa Clara Unit received a 2:30 p.m. call reporting a possible crash east of San Jose.
• Helicopters and ground crews searched steep terrain and later found an extensive debris field.
• Officials confirmed one person died at the scene, and the county coroner responded to begin identification.
• Authorities reported no fire at the site and have not released the aircraft type or cause.
• Early reports differed on the exact location, and one outlet cited unverified claims that the aircraft was experimental.