Plane crashes, hits multiple vehicles during NHRA Finals at Pomona

Ahead of the NHRA Finals at Pomona, a plane crashed and collided with multiple vehicles. There are four injured passengers as a result. Flyovers are common in racing and today the worst happened.

The NHRA Finals at Pomona were set to get going early this afternoon. The L.A. County Fire Department was called out at 11:10 AM PST to respond to a single-engine plane crash.

The LACFD reports four passengers were hospitalized with moderate to severe injuries.

Jerry Jordan of Kickin’ The Tires captured videos of the aftermath. You can see a pickup truck with the cab crushed. Crews are working on cleaning up fluid in the parking lot.

Video: Plane crash at @NHRA season finale at @PomonaDragstrip – there were survivors who were taken to area hospitals according to witnesses. The plane hit multiple vehicles and a camper. pic.twitter.com/6FjOzwybxD

— Jerry Jordan (@JerryJordan_KTT) November 17, 2024

This is an unfortunate turn of events. No one expects this to happen when they go to watch the races.

NHRA released a statement on the Pomona situation:
“We are investigating an apparent small plane crash near the dragstrip in Pomona while it was apparently attempting to land at nearby Brackett Field Airport on Sunday.

“Our thoughts are with everyone involved in the incident.”

By the sound of it, this was one of the small engine planes that performed the prerace flyover. Today is the final race day of the season. Champions are being crowned. But this is going to hang a bit of a cloud of the festivities today.

NHRA at Pomona begins with plane crash

The plane crash is going to be hard to get over. While the NHRA races at Pomona are still going on, the investigation behind this will be important. When these failures happen, finding out how and why they happened is paramount.

Amid the unfortunate news is some good news. Tony Stewart and his wife Leah Pruett welcomed their firstborn child into the world last night. Stewart flew from Pomona to Phoenix to be there for the birth.

Racing always has its stories. During the season they can be on and off the track, and right now the NHRA Finals at Pomona are proving that to an extreme degree.

Thoughts and prayers will all those involved in the plane crash. Thankfully, there were survivors in this case and not casualties. However, it sounds like there are some serious injuries that will be attended to. Here’s to a fast and quick recovery for all involved.