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Pilot Dies In Crash North Of Watsonville Airport

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Nov 21, 2009 4:33 pm US/Pacific

Pilot Dies In Crash North Of Watsonville Airport

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The pilot of a single-engine experimental airplane died Saturday after crashing into an apple orchard north of the Watsonville airport.

An FAA spokesperson says an experimental aircraft was at 5000 feet on approach to Watsonville Municipal Airport when the pilot reported his engine was on fire. The pilot stated that he had the Watsonville airport in sight and was going to try to land there. There were no further communications from the pilot.

There were no further reports from the pilot.

At 2:15 p.m., a resident reported a plane in the orchard at 2276 Freedom Blvd. There was no fire caused by the plane crash. The pilot, who appears to have been the only person on board, was killed.

The identity of the pilot was not immediately released by authorities.