July 2, 2023 - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials reported an airplane crashed in Lake Tahoe area on Saturday.
Early on Saturday, at approximately 10:18 A.M. (1018 hours) we received calls for service reporting a fixed-wing airplane crashed into the water at Rubicon Bay, Lake Tahoe. There were two passengers on board, one of whom sustained a serious head injury. Fortunately, both individuals have been rescued by citizens operating boats in the area.
Our units are currently present at the scene, providing assistance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been duly informed about the incident. The airplane has submerged underwater and has been marked with GPS coordinates for hazardous materials (hazmat) purposes.
Source: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office