Airplane Crash Near Fallbrook Air Park Causes Road Closures

Summary: A small airplane, identified as a Cessna 182 with tail number N766EE, crashed near the South Mission area close to Fallbrook Air Park in Fallbrook, San Diego County, California. The incident led to the closure of South Mission Road, with emergency services and the North County Fire Protection District responding to the scene. The crash caused confusion regarding the location and nature of the incident, initially reported as a fire. News helicopters and local media covered the event, and updates were shared among amateur radio operators. Southbound lanes of South Mission Road were reopened after some time, but northbound lanes remained closed as authorities worked to remove the aircraft. Residents were advised to avoid the area.