1 person dead after plane crash in Kern County

KEENE, Calif. (KFSN) -- A deadly plane crash is under investigation near the town of Keene in Kern County.

The Kern County Fire Department said one person was killed in the crash.

A deadly plane crash is under investigation near the town of Keene in Kern County.

Initial reports from the FAA confirm that the plane was an older model aircraft called a YAK-18A.

A coordinator with an event called "All Red Star" confirms to us the plane was on its way to Porterville. It's the largest formation training gathering in the country.