Incident Name: Arlanza Incident
Date Reported: 04/16/2023Time Reported: 1011 Hours
Incident Location: 6800 Block of Gaylord St, Riverside CA 92505
Ward #: Ward 7 Hemenway
Type of Incident: Aircraft Down
Incident Number: RIV #23-012654
Control Time: 04/16/2023 at 1150 Hours
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The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of an aircraft down in the area of Gaylord and Stover, in Ward 7. The first arriving engine company reported finding a small, single engine aircraft down in a dirt field just east of Gaylord. The plane was approximately 500’ from any homes or roads. Three adults had been on the plane, and all were out and walking around. Two of the passengers reported minor injuries and one was transported by ambulance for further evaluation.
The plane’s pilot reported he took off from Riverside Airport and quickly began having engine trouble. He could not safely return to the airport and had to perform an emergency landing in the field. The plane sustained significant damage. Notifications were made to the NTSB and FAA. The owner is currently working on arrangements to have the plane removed and relocated to a hangar in Chino where the NTSB will conduct an investigation.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Fire Captain Christopher Stamper
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Pat Hopkins
Date / Time Posted: 04/16/2023 1300
Information Center: 951.826.5321
