UPDATE: Coroner Has Not Identified Passengers On Plane That Crashed In Truckee
TRUCKEE (CBS13) — A small, luxury jet plane crashed while approaching the Truckee-Tahoe Airport early Monday afternoon, killing everyone aboard.
The crash happened a little before 1:30 p.m. near the Ponderosa Golf Course.
According to the FAA, the Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 was making its approach to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport when it crashed into a heavily-treed area near Reynolds Way, sparking a wildland fire. The origin of the flight hasn't been confirmed, an airport spokesperson says.