NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Fatal Plane Crash in Fresno

Fresno Visalia, CA, September 25, 2026 — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing a recent plane crash in Northwest Fresno. The incident, which tragically claimed the lives of four members of the Eady family, occurred as the aircraft attempted to take off from Sierra Sky Park Airport.

According to the initial findings, the aircraft involved in the crash had previously encountered a radio issue. Following this reported problem, the plane underwent a check. The specific nature and outcome of this check were not detailed in the provided summary. The NTSB’s preliminary report focuses on the events leading up to and during the takeoff attempt.

The Eady family members were aboard the aircraft when the crash took place. Further details regarding the flight path, the specific aircraft type, or the precise circumstances of the accident during the takeoff attempt have not been released in the preliminary findings available.

The NTSB is responsible for investigating aviation accidents to determine probable causes and to recommend safety improvements. Investigations typically involve extensive data collection, including wreckage analysis, witness interviews, and review of maintenance and flight records. A preliminary report usually outlines the known facts at the early stage of an investigation, with a final report offering more comprehensive conclusions and recommendations typically released later.

The exact date of the incident was not provided in the summary. The investigation is ongoing, and the NTSB will likely release further updates as more information becomes available. The location of the crash was identified as Northwest Fresno, near Sierra Sky Park Airport.

Story summarized from the original created by Kiana Raymondo on abc30.com, see more information here.

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