Bay Area man identified in fatal plane crash at Minden-Tahoe Airport, Gardnerville man injured
A 68-year-old Bay Area man has been identified in a fatal plane crash that happened Tuesday at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pilot, Randal G. Abraham from Redwood City, Calif. Abraham was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sole passenger in the aircraft was identified as Brandt Wood, 52, from Gardnerville. Wood was transported to Renown by East Fork Fire where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board posted on social media that it is investigating the crash of an experimental, amateur-built Lockwood Air Cam.
We will update when more information becomes available.