Gilbert Thomas Gutierrez, 75, dead in small plane crash near Highway 58 in Keene, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 10/11/2017 - 9:31am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 27, 2017

One person dies in plane crash near Keene

Firefighters from Keene searched the area by helicopter and found the crash site at 2:40 p.m. They lowered a firefighter to the scene in a hoist operation and secured the area, Knaggs said.

The plane was in pieces. There was no indication of a fire, Knaggs said.

A command post for responding agencies was set up at Highway 58 and Broome Road, firefighters said.

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People Involved: 
Gilbert Thomas Gutierrez
Roadway: 
Highway 58
City: 
Keene, CA

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