*A small plane crashed near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on April 20, drawing renewed attention to aviation safety concerns at the facility and prompting Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to call for a federal review.*
The Cessna 172 struck a power pole while en route to Whiteman Airport, knocking down power lines and leaving the plane overturned in the parking lot of an auto parts store. The pilot survived but was critically injured. No other injuries were reported.
This was the latest in a string of crashes to occur near the airport in recent years, rejuvenating debate about the airport's future.