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Plane crash at the Santa Barbara airport Sunday

Per KEYT-TV:

UPDATE 8/26/2019 6:00 a.m. : The Santa Barbara Airport confirmed flights were canceled this morning. They are expecting flights to resume around 12:00 p.m. or earlier. Anyone flying in or out of the Santa Barbara Airport is advised to call their airline for more information.

The Santa Barbara Airport publishes updates on its website.

The FAA told CBS News the plane experienced hydraulic problems shortly after departing from the Santa Maria airport for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

PREVIOUS STORY: A code 20 was sent out Sunday night after emergency crews responded to a plane crash at the Santa Barbara Airport.

Santa Barbara City Fire says reports of a C-130 aircraft crashing on the runway at the SBA.

Airport staff says there were 7 people on board, and all got out safely.

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