A small plane crash in California has left two people dead and 18 others injured after the aircraft collided with a factory near the Fullerton Municipal Airport, located nearly 40 kilometers southeast of Los Angeles.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Fullerton Police confirmed the fatalities, stating that two individuals died at the scene. Among the injured, 10 people were transported to local hospitals for treatment, while eight others received medical attention on-site.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether the deceased were onboard the plane or workers in the factory where the crash occurred.
Images from the scene showed significant damage to the factory's roof, with a large hole emitting smoke. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash involved a Van's Aircraft RV-10, a four-seat, single-engine plane.
The FAA has investigated the incident, seeking to determine what caused the aircraft to crash shortly after takeoff.
This is not the first aviation incident near the Fullerton Municipal Airport. In November, another crash near the airport injured two people, raising questions about aviation safety in the area.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, working to extinguish the fire and evacuate injured individuals. Investigators from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are collaborating to uncover the details surrounding the crash.
The Van's Aircraft RV-10 is a popular small aircraft model among private pilots. Known for its efficiency and reliability, it is often used for personal and recreational flying. Accidents involving such planes, while rare, emphasize the importance of rigorous safety measures and maintenance checks.
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