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Pilot dies following deadly plane crash near Imperial County

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today at 4:43 PM
Published 4:48 PM

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - A pilot has died after a deadly plane crash near Imperial County.

Cal Fire said the four-seater light aircraft crashed into a hillside in Ocotillo Tuesday at around 9:30 a.m. Pacific, killing the pilot.

They said the plane caught fire and completely burned after crashing into "Blow Sand Hill," near Quarry Road.

Cal Fire also said the fire was contained and California State Parks will take over the investigation.

The pilot was the only person on board.

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