Plane crashes at Pomona Dragstrip during NHRA Finals; 4 injured

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PONOMA, Calif. - Three people were hospitalized after a single-engine plane crashed near the Pomona Dragstrip during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Sunday.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the single-engine plane went down just after 11 a.m. in the area of 2700 Fairplex Drive. 

The plane was reportedly on final landing en route to Brackett Airport, which is located across from the Pomona Fairplex, when it made the crash landing, striking a maintenance trailer and other vehicles. 

The pilot and three passengers on board were transported to the hospital for treatment, officials said. Two suffered critical injuries while two had moderate injuries, officials said.

No bystanders were hurt.

Crews with the LA County Fire Department were on scene to clean up a fuel spill from the airplane. 

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating; the Federal Aviation Administration has also been notified, officials said. 

The races were put on hold temporarily when the incident happened; however, all operations resumed around 1 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2156. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.