Santa Ynez Airport was the site of a helicopter crash on Friday, March 13, 2026. | Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department

A small helicopter crashed at the Santa Ynez Airport around 5:03 p.m. on Friday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Authorities reported the single occupant of the aircraft sustained minor injuries and is being transported to a hospital by ground ambulance. The airport is temporarily shut down, with one crew still on the scene. Authorities said more information is to come. 


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