Sacramento, CA (December 24, 2025)— Two men are in critical condition following a small plane crash on Rio Linda Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
The crash was reported around 12:30 p.m. near Claire Avenue and Rio Linda Boulevard.
Witnesses told officials they heard the aircraft in flight before the engine appeared to fail, followed by the sound of silence and the sight of the plane descending rapidly.
Sacramento Fire Captain Justin Sylvia confirmed that one of the men was trapped inside the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency crews.
That man suffered a suspected femur fracture, while the other displayed signs of a head injury and an altered level of consciousness.
Captain Sylvia also revealed that one of the victims was briefly declared clinically dead upon arrival at the hospital, but medical staff were able to resuscitate him.
Authorities believe the crash may have occurred shortly after takeoff due to possible engine failure.
Recovering the aircraft will be challenging, Sylvia added, as wet soil conditions require heavy-duty equipment to access the site.
The area remains secured while officials coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for a full investigation.
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