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Two Killed in Cessna 182T Accident Near Armistead, California

The NTSB accident record lists two people aboard and two fatalities in the May 7, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 7, 2026, 9:43 a.m. ET
people were killed when a came down near Armistead, California, on May 7, 2026, at about 5:55 p.m. local time, according to the accident record. The event is developing and details may change. The accident record lists people on board and fatalities. It states the aircraft sustained substantial damage and classifies the flight as a Part 91 general aviation flight. The aircraft is identified in the record as , and the operator is listed as . The cause has not been determined. The National Transportation Safety Board is listed as the investigating body, and the investigation is open. No preliminary findings have been recorded in the material available. No further details on the circumstances of the flight, its origin or destination have been established.

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