Small plane crashes near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County; 1 dead

Watch: View above small plane crash site near Mount Hamilton

At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.

Cal Fire said the call came in at about 2:30 p.m. about the plane crash in the Arroyo Del Valle drainage area north of Mount Hamilton. 

Crews found a debris field and confirmed one person was deceased at the site, Cal Fire said.

A Cal Fire crew member views debris from a small plane crash north of Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, September 12, 2025. KPIX

The victim was not immediately identified, and there was no word on the type of aircraft involved.

There was no fire at the crash site, Cal Fire said. 

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.

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