Cessna Plane Crash on Capitol Expressway in San Jose

A dramatic incident unfolded in San Jose, California, as dash camera footage captured a Cessna 177 crash onto the Capitol Expressway. The crash occurred on Saturday and involved a single-engine plane that struck an overpass above the expressway.

Three individuals were injured in the accident, including a child who was aboard the plane. According to the San Jose Fire Department (SJFD), none of the injuries were life-threatening. The department shared this information in a post on X.

San Jose firefighters were on the scene to inspect the wreckage of the single-engine Cessna plane. The accident took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

SJFD’s post also mentioned, “We are currently on scene of a plane crash in the area of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Dr. Small prop plane down, no vehicles involved. Two adults and one child transported with non-life-threatening injuries as a precaution. Please avoid the area.” A minor fuel spill resulted from the crash and was absorbed.

Investigators from SJFD, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working together to determine the cause of the crash. However, no official cause has been released yet. According to a spokesperson from the San Jose Police Department, drugs and alcohol were not considered contributing factors.

Fox News Digital reached out to SJFD, SJPD, the FAA, and the NTSB for additional comments on the incident.