"According to a social media post from the city of Watsonville, two adults were injured and taken to the hospital after the RC airplane struck them. One of the victims sustained moderate injuries and the other sustained serious injuries that were not considered life threatening. The remote-controlled aircraft also caused damage to the exterior of the residence. The Watsonville Police Department, Watsonville Fire Department, airport personnel, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol responded to assist with the incident."
"The Fire in the Sky event is an open house for the Watsonville Municipal Airport. It gives attendees a chance to explore first responder aircraft, agri-business flight departments, and vintage planes up close. It features flyovers, a patriotic parachute flag jump, live music, a free Kids Zone, local food vendors, and a fireworks show to end the night. The free event started in 2017 and marks the start of the Labor Day celebrations in Watsonville."
A remote-controlled airplane that was part of a demonstration at the Fire in the Sky event at Watsonville Municipal Airport went off course and struck two adults outside a home on Buena Vista Drive. Two adults were taken to the hospital; one sustained moderate injuries and the other sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries. The aircraft damaged the exterior of the residence. Multiple agencies responded, including the Watsonville Police and Fire Departments, airport personnel, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, and the California Highway Patrol. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency investigating the incident.
Read at www.santacruzsentinel.com
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