In a shocking incident in southern California, a small single-engine plane crashed into a commercial building, leading to the deaths of two individuals and injuring 18 others. The Fullerton Police Department reported that ten people were transported to the hospital with injuries following the crash, and another eight were treated and released on-site. The incident occurred at 14:15 PST (20:15 GMT), involving a Van's RV-10 aircraft, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Although authorities have not released information regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash, it remains unclear whether the deceased were workers in the building or passengers on the plane.
Small Plane Crashes into Commercial Building in California, Causing Fatalities and Injuries
Small Plane Crashes into Commercial Building in California, Causing Fatalities and Injuries
A tragic plane crash in Southern California leaves two dead and multiple injured after a small aircraft collided with a building.
Emergency crews on the scene have been busy evacuating nearby buildings while urging the public to avoid the crash site. Congressman Lou Correa, who represents the Orange County area, approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Los Angeles, indicated that the building hit by the plane is a furniture manufacturing plant. He noted that many of those injured were factory workers. Aerial footage from the scene reveals wreckage within the building, while fire crews successfully extinguished a fire ignited by the crash. Witnesses described a thunderous boom followed by a fire, expressing their shock at the event.
According to local news outlets, security footage depicted an explosion at the time of the crash. Witness Mark Anderson recounted, "People are just shaken over the situation," illustrating the community's response to the tragic event. The plane was reportedly attempting to return to the nearby Fullerton Municipal Airport, located just six miles (10 kilometers) from Disneyland, shortly after takeoff. This unfortunate incident marks the second plane crash in the region within the past two months, with a prior crash occurring on November 25, which resulted in no significant injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, as the community mourns the loss and supports those affected by this devastating event.
According to local news outlets, security footage depicted an explosion at the time of the crash. Witness Mark Anderson recounted, "People are just shaken over the situation," illustrating the community's response to the tragic event. The plane was reportedly attempting to return to the nearby Fullerton Municipal Airport, located just six miles (10 kilometers) from Disneyland, shortly after takeoff. This unfortunate incident marks the second plane crash in the region within the past two months, with a prior crash occurring on November 25, which resulted in no significant injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, as the community mourns the loss and supports those affected by this devastating event.
