NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Officials on Monday night were at the scene of a fatal plane crash in Colusa County.

The plane was reported to have gone down about 7 p.m. Monday in the foothills west of Williams, about 12 miles east of the Lake County line.

A witness reported seeing the airplane – described as a small, two-seater – flying low into the hills, and then a plume of black smoke, according to radio reports.

Ground ambulances responded from Williams and Colusa, being directed by dispatch to the area of Highway 20 and Highway 16.

The plane was reported to be on fire, with the grass around it also catching fire and moving uphill, based on radio reports.

A witness told officials that they couldn't see movement in the plane, according to dispatch.

Authorities responded with ATVs to help reach the scene.

Colusa County Sheriff's officials and federal aviation representatives were reported to be on scene Monday night investigating the incident.

Additional details were not immediately available.

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