Kernville airport shut down for several hours after plane crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Kern Valley Airport was shut down for several hours on Sunday after a plane crashed and burst into flames.

Two people were inside of the plane when it went down at around 8:30 a.m. in Kern County.

Photos from our sister station in Bakersfield captured the aftermath of the crash.

Fire crews say both occupants got out of the plane without injuries.

The FAA is working to figure out what caused the crash.