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Crop duster plane in Sutter County hits truck after failed takeoff

The plane clipped a gate at the end of the runway and descended across the road where it hit a truck.
Credit: California Highway Patrol

SUTTER COUNTY, Calif. — A crop duster plane hit a truck Tuesday after a failed takeoff in Sutter County.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened near Nicolaus Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road, east of East Nicolaus.

A spokesperson with the Yuba-Sutter office said the crop duster didn't have enough lift when taking off from an airstrip. The plane clipped a gate at the end of the runway and descended across the road where it hit a Ford F-150.

About 280 gallons of fuel spilled, according to California Highway Patrol. 

No injuries were reported, but the driver of the truck was taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure.

Nicolaus Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road will be closed until the Federal Aviation Administration can get to the scene to investigate, according to California Highway Patrol. 

The FAA said in a statement only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. 

Credit: California Highway Patrol

  

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