2 Injured After Remote-Controlled Airplane Veers Off Course and Crashes During Demonstration, Authorities Say

Authorities reported that two people were injured when a remote-controlled plane crashed into a California home over the weekend.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that the accident happened around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Watsonville.

The department said in a statement that a “large remote-controlled airplane” crashed onto the deck of a home on the 300 block of Buena Vista Drive.

“Two adults were struck by the remote-controlled plane when it crashed and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening,” the sheriff’s office statement said.

Photos shared by the sheriff’s office on Facebook show a hole in the porch and the remains of a red and white RC plane, NBC affiliate KNTV reported.

Authorities in Watsonville said the crash happened during a demonstration at the Fire in the Sky Open House event at Watsonville Municipal Airport on Saturday, ABC affiliate KGO reported.

According to NBC affiliate KSBW, city officials said the plane went off course and hit the home.

According to the City of Watsonville’s website, the event was described as a “long-standing community favorite that brings aviation and local pride together.”

The open house included attractions such as vintage planes, flyovers, a parachute jump, and fireworks.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office told PEOPLE that the airplane’s operator was part of the events at the airport and was on airport property when the crash occurred.

The department added that the owner of the airplane, whose name has not been released, has been cooperative in the investigation, which is being handled by authorities including the FAA.