A small plane crashed into a commercial building in Fullerton, California, on Thursday, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 18 others. The incident occurred around 2 PM local time in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, near Fullerton Municipal Airport. Eyewitness footage captured smoke rising from the building, which housed a furniture manufacturing business.
According to police reports, the injuries sustained by victims ranged from minor to severe. Nine individuals were hospitalized, while the remaining victims received treatment on-site and were subsequently released. The Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as a single-engine Van's RV-10.
The crash prompted a significant emergency response, with firefighters battling a four-alarm fire that ensued. Local authorities evacuated over 100 people from the building as they worked to manage the situation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
U.S. Representative Lou Correa confirmed on social media that the plane struck the furniture manufacturing facility, located approximately six miles from Disneyland. The area surrounding the airport includes residential neighborhoods and commercial warehouses.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety in densely populated areas, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.