Minter Field Airport Plane Crash Left Veteran Pilot Dead

SHAFTER, CA (September 5, 2022) – Friday morning, a plane accident at Minter Field Airport took the life of a veteran pilot, Sherman Smoot.

The incident happened on September 2nd, at around 10:51 a.m. near the airport.

According to Kern County Fire Department, Smoot was flying a vintage WWII aircraft. However, the plane had some difficulty in takeoff, causing the plane to make a loop and crash into a field. The impact of the crash left Sherman in critical condition.

Emergency crews arrived at the site of the crash shortly after and pronounced 74-year-old Sherman Smoot of Templeton dead at the scene.

At this time, Shafter Officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the Minter Field Airport plane accident.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sherman Smoot. The thoughts of the Sweet James team are with them during this very difficult time.

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