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2 Killed after Cessna Crashed in Amador County

CessnaA single-engine plane crashed between Amador Road and Gopher Flat Road, near Sutter Creek city in Amador County, California, shortly after 12:30 p.m. on December 24.

The Cessna 172 went down when it was heading from Gilroy to Sutter Creek with 2 people aboard.

Authorities said both occupants were killed in the crash. They were identified as Phillip Faillers, 52, of Sutter Creek and his son Alex, 21.

The accident is under investigation. It is believed that fog might have contributed to the crash.

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