Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Fire Authority has reported that at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Big Bear Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported aircraft incident in the area of Greenway Drive in Big Bear City.Responding resources included Medic Engine 282, Medic Engine 283, Medic Ambulance 282, Medic Ambulance 281, and … [Read more...] about Pilot Suffers Critical Injuries After Aircraft Incident Near Big Bear Airport
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Plane Crash reported in Big Bear City East of the Airport
Big Bear City, CA - KBHR Big Bear News - UPDATE, May 3rd: Media outlets are reporting the identification of the three victims who died in Monday's airplane crash in Big Bear City. Stormie Seibold of Temecula, 60-years old, was the owner of the single engine Beechcraft A36, along with additional passengers Jimmy Fitzpatrick of Perris, 62-years old, and Robert Carty of Lake … [Read more...] about Plane Crash reported in Big Bear City East of the Airport
Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Sheriff's Volunteer Forces contacted the Aviation Unit regarding a hiker who activated a Personal Locater Beacon (PLB) on Pacific Crest Trail, near the North Fork area. The GPS coordinates from the activation showed the hiker, identified as Jared Lee Ewing, was approximately 6 miles south of Onyx Peak. 40 King … [Read more...] about Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Board Approves Big Bear City Airport Renovation
Big Bear City, CA, March 15, 2016 - Easy access to the Big Bear City Airport is a significant component to expanding the community's plans for making us a first class resort destination. Last week, the public got its first glimpse of what the airport might look like following a remodeling of the terminal building during the March 9th meeting of the airport’s Board of … [Read more...] about Board Approves Big Bear City Airport Renovation
Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Big Bear City, CA, January 26, 2016 - Yesterday morning, while performing a daily inspection, Big Bear City Airport staff found a single engine, tail wheel aircraft that was lying upside down near the runway. Following standard procedures, the airport was temporarily closed and FAA, fire, and law enforcement personnel were contacted. There was no pilot present and the airport … [Read more...] about Aircraft Accident Under Investigation