Two fatalities and 18 injuries have been confirmed following a small plane crash into a commercial building in Southern California. Authorities report that ten individuals have been hospitalized, while eight others received treatment at the scene and were released.
The incident involved a single-engine Van’s RV-10 aircraft, which crashed at approximately 2:15 PM PST. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident, but has yet to disclose details regarding the crash’s cause or the identities of the deceased.
Emergency responders are evacuating nearby buildings and urging the public to avoid the crash site. Congressman Lou Correa, representing Orange County, noted that the affected building houses a furniture manufacturing business and indicated that many victims are employees of the factory.
Aerial footage reveals debris from the aircraft within the structure, and reports confirm that the crash ignited a fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighting teams. Witnesses describe the event as a loud explosion, with one individual commenting on the immediate chaos that followed.
The crash occurred in proximity to Fullerton Municipal Airport, roughly six miles from Disneyland. Preliminary reports suggest that the plane was attempting to return to the airport shortly after takeoff.
This incident marks the second plane crash in the area in recent months, with a prior crash occurring on November 25, which resulted in no serious injuries. Authorities continue to investigate and provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
