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A 21-year-old Fremont man and Northstar employee, Colin Kang, who had been reported missing Wednesday night at Northstar California Resort in Truckee, was found dead Thursday morning on the Sugar Pine Glade trail. This marks the third death at the Tahoe resort this month, following the February deaths of a 53-year-old Bay Area man and a 26-year-old Los Angeles man in separate ski incidents.
A weekslong snow drought in Northern California left an older, hardened snow layer vulnerable to a fresh, several-feet snowfall, creating unstable avalanche conditions that trapped skiers in the Sierra Nevada near Truckee in February 2026.
Six backcountry skiers were rescued from a Castle Peak avalanche in Nevada County, with nine others still missing from a 15‑person group as rescue operations continue amid heavy snow and dangerous conditions; two survivors were hospitalized, and 46 first responders plus multiple agencies were involved, with a press briefing planned Wednesday for updates.
Rescuers in Northern California race to reach six skiers trapped in an avalanche near Truckee; authorities say those six are alive while ten others remain missing as crews search amid heavy snowfall and ongoing winter weather.
An avalanche near Johnson Canyon and Castle Peak in Truckee, CA, resulted in the death of one snowmobiler, with over 45 emergency responders involved in the rescue effort. The scene remains active, and authorities advise avoiding the area due to ongoing risks.
Colleagues and former business partners are mourning the loss of Liron and Naomi Petrushka, who were identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash in Truckee. Liron, an investor at UpWest, was remembered as a humble and supportive figure in the Silicon Valley community, known for his commitment to helping startups. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash, which occurred on Union Pacific Rail property. The couple leaves behind three sons.
A couple, Liron and Naomi Petrushka, were identified as the victims of a small plane crash in Truckee by their employer, UpWest. The Socata TBM9 crashed while on approach to Truckee Tahoe Airport, causing no damage to homes but requiring repairs to nearby railroad tracks. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash, which occurred in moderate snow with light winds.
A single-engine plane crashed while attempting to land in Truckee, California, killing two people. The aircraft, a Daher TBM 900, had departed from Denver, Colorado, and crashed near the Truckee Tahoe Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected to investigate the crash. No threat to structures or road closures were reported, but emergency responders will remain in the area for an extended period.
A small plane crashed near the Olympic Heights subdivision in Truckee, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and both FAA and NTSB officials are set to investigate the scene. Residents in the area have been advised to expect a heavy presence of first responders as the investigation unfolds.
A fatal plane crash occurred in Truckee, with multiple agencies responding to the scene. The crash took place near Glenshire Drive and Olympic Boulevard, resulting in no survivors. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and it is unclear how many people were on the single-engine, turbo prop plane. No homes were damaged, but some railroads are being repaired by crews.
A small plane crashed near Glenshire Drive and Olympic Boulevard in Nevada County, killing two people, according to the Truckee Police Department. The crash occurred between the railroad tracks and the Truckee River, prompting a heavy presence of emergency responders in the area. The number of passengers on the plane remains unconfirmed, and there is currently no threat to structures or road closures.