Incident Occurs Near Fullerton Municipal Airport; Authorities Investigate Cause
LOS ANGELES – Tragedy Strikes in California Plane Crash
A small plane crashed into a commercial building in Fullerton, California, on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving 18 others injured. The crash, which occurred early in the afternoon, took place near Fullerton Municipal Airport, situated 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Casualties and Injuries: 10 Hospitalized, 8 Treated at the Scene
Below is a summary of the casualties and injuries:
| Injury Status | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Dead | 2 |
| Hospitalized | 10 |
| Treated at the Scene | 8 |
Eyewitness Account: ‘Loud Boom’ Heard Before Crash
Jerome Cruz, one of the workers who was present at the scene, described the terrifying moment, telling CBS News, “All we hear is like a loud noise, boom, and that’s it. Then we started running out” of the building. Television footage from the scene showed a large hole in the building’s roof, with smoke rising from the wreckage.
The Aircraft Involved: Van’s RV-10
The small plane involved in the crash was identified as a single-engine Van’s RV-10, a four-seat aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident. Below are details about the aircraft:
| Aircraft Model | Van’s RV-10 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine |
| Seats | 4 |
| FAA Investigation | Ongoing |
Previous Crash Near Fullerton Airport
This crash comes just months after another plane crash near Fullerton Municipal Airport in November, which resulted in two injuries. Authorities continue to investigate both incidents to determine any potential connections.
Stay Updated on Developing Stories
For ongoing updates on this developing story, stay informed by following local news outlets and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) investigation into the small plane crash that occurred near Fullerton, California, resulting in two deaths and 18 injuries.
