Pilot hospitalized in critical condition after fiery plane crash in Ventura County

A pilot was critically injured when a small plane crashed and erupted in flames near Santa Paula Airport. abc7.com/15230911

[@uyeda]

Get well.

[@williewonka1970]

He was buying the airplane...Pitts...engine failure on takeoff and he tried to return to airport...

[@drumtwo4seven]

THAT'S EXACTLY WHY YOU ALWAYS LEAVE THE FLYING TO THE PROS

[@Feel_GoodInc]

Pilot is a professional. Show some respect and check your assumptions at the door. Then turn off your caps lock.