Novato, CA (September 1, 2024) – A tragic incident occurred Saturday afternoon when a plane crashed during takeoff at Gnoss Field Airport, resulting in fatality. The crash, which happened just before 4 p.m., also set part of a hangar and nearby vegetation ablaze. Witnesses reported seeing a large black cloud of smoke billowing from the scene.
“I suddenly saw this big black billowing cloud and realized something was wrong,” said Heather Thompson, a local resident. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed the fatality and is investigating the crash.