A single-engine classic biplane crashed Tuesday at Flabob Airport in Jurupa Valley and rolled on its again whereas the pilot rolled off the runway and injured the aircraft.
The accident was reported round 11:35 a.m. close to the middle of the airport at Block 4100 on Mennes Avenue, in response to the Riverside County Hearth Division.
In line with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Journey Air 4-D, manufactured in 1929, was rolling on the marked ramp subsequent to runway 24 when the biplane “overturned”.
Not less than two county firefighters have been dispatched to the situation and located the aircraft, N476N, the wrong way up close to the runway, in response to studies from the scene.
The aircraft’s proprietor was recognized on FAA information as Richard Zieler of Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County. Nonetheless, it was unclear whether or not he was the individual on the controls.
Firefighters stated the pilot obtained himself off the aircraft and complained about an unspecified damage that induced paramedics to name an ambulance for him.
A couple of gallon of oil seeped from the aircraft onto the tarmac, and the crews rapidly mopped it up.
The FAA took care of the investigation.
The airport remained open after the crash.
