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Update: One dead after small plane crashes in Woodlake on Saturday, deputies say

Fire crews in Tulare County were at the scene after plane crashed near an orchard in Woodlake on Saturday, May 23, 2026. One person died.
Fire crews in Tulare County were at the scene after plane crashed near an orchard in Woodlake on Saturday, May 23, 2026. One person died. TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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  • A small plane crashed near Road 204 and Avenue 336 in Woodlake just before 11 a.m.
  • The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reported one person died after the crash.
  • The NTSB said it is investigating a crash involving a Mooney M20J airplane.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reported that one person died after a small plane crashed in Tulare County on Saturday morning.

The crash happened just before 11 a.m. on Road 204 and Avenue 336 in Woodlake. The California Highway Patrol, through the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, reported that the small plane caught fire.

Their identity is pending next of kin notification.

In an X post (formerly Twitter), the NTSB said they are investigating the incident that involved a Mooney M20J airplane.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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