Overview

• The crash occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. on May 3, 2025, in the Wood Ranch neighborhood of Simi Valley, California.
• The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the Vans RV-10 aircraft, was killed in the crash; their identity has not yet been released.
• Both affected homes, two-story single-family residences, sustained fire and structural damage, but all residents were safely evacuated without injuries.
• About 40 firefighters responded to extinguish the fire and conduct salvage and overhaul operations at the crash site.
• The FAA and NTSB have launched a joint investigation to determine the cause of the crash, with no preliminary findings released as of now.