By Daily Press staff
A pilot lost control of her plane Monday and crashed into two other planes parked at Santa Monica Airport, but no injuries were reported, police said.
The pilot, who was not identified by police, was taxing along the eastside of the runway near Bundy Drive when the plane headed south, crashed into another plane that was parked in the tie down area and pushed it 101 feet, said Santa Monica Police Lt. Frank Fabrega.
A third plane parked near the one that was pushed was struck and sustained some damage to its tail, he said. The other planes were heavily damaged, Fabrega said.
Preliminary investigation of the accident, which occurred about 12:20 p.m., reveals that the airplane experienced mechanical problems. Several calls to police were made by passersby on Bundy Drive who witnessed the incident.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 12, 2002. Read the original PDF.