Two Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Summit Valley Road [Hesperia, CA]

Police Investigate Fatal Small Plane Crash Near Summit Valley Road in Hesperia

HESPERIA, CA (September 24, 2026)— Two people died Thursday morning in a small plane crash near Summit Valley Road and Maple Avenue in Hesperia, authorities confirmed.

Officials received reports of the aircraft crash at approximately 10 a.m. on September 24, 2026. The crash site was located about two to three miles from Hesperia Airport.

San Bernardino County Fire crews responded after receiving a report of an aircraft down in the area. Responding firefighters initially reported seeing no smoke or fire from the surrounding area.

After conducting a search, emergency crews located the aircraft in a nose-down position.

Hesperia Police Department spokeswoman Lyndsi Garrett confirmed that two people died in the crash.

The Hesperia Police Department said deputies were working at the scene of the small plane crash off Summit Valley Road.

Authorities kept Summit Valley Road open but asked members of the public to stay away from the crash site while investigators completed their work.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board launched investigations into the fatal crash.

According to the FAA, the aircraft involved was a single-engine Aeronca Champion.

Midfield Aviation, an Apple Valley-based company, confirmed that the aircraft belonged to the company. The company said it was not prepared to comment further or release the identities of the two people who died.

Authorities had not immediately released additional information about the circumstances leading to the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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