2 dead after plane crashes near Sierra Sky Park in Northwest Fresno

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The Fresno Fire Department reported a plane down near Sierra Sky Park in Northwest Fresno.

FRESNO, Calif. -- Two people are dead Monday after a small plane crashed in Northwest Fresno, the Fresno Fire Department said.

Firefighters reported a plane down near Sierra Sky Park around 1:30 p.m. and crews located debris on the San Joaquin River.

Airplane down Alluvial at San Joaquin River per @FresnoFire @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/DxKcShVsHa
— Sam Photog (@Sagl123) December 26, 2016

The cause of the crash is unknown and the identities of the victims have not been released.

From FAA's Allen Kenitzer: The aircraft, an Express S-90 experimental, crashed in pond north of Sierra Sky Park under unknown circumstances.
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) December 26, 2016