Plane crash that killed 2 from Merced County caused by pilot error, FAA says

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Federal investigators accidental the deadly 2022 mid-air collision betwixt 2 planes connected the Central Coast was caused by aviator error.

The clang killed 3 people, including 2 from Merced County.

In a caller report, the FAA says the aviator from Merced County failed to spot and debar the different level portion landing astatine the Watsonville airport.

There was nary grounds of mechanical malfunctions.

The toxicology results connected some pilots revealed hint amounts of substances, including THC.

The study says the debased levels are not considered factors successful the crash.