Petaluma Police & FAA: 2 dead in Van's RV-7A plane crash

A fatal small plane crash occurred in Petaluma, California, shortly after takeoff from the local airport. The aircraft, a home-built Vans RV7A, crashed near the Rooster Run golf course, resulting in the deaths of both people on board. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause, examining maintenance records, pilot history, and a recent service bulletin related to the aircraft model.