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Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport Leaves 2 Dead and 19 Injured, Investigation Underway



A small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left 19 others injured. The single-engine plane collided with a large warehouse near the airport, which was later identified as a furniture manufacturing business. The crash left a gaping hole in the building's roof, and aerial footage captured firefighters at the scene, dousing parts of the structure where debris from the plane was scattered.

While the identities of the two victims have not been released, Fullerton police confirmed that 11 individuals were hospitalized, and 8 others were treated at the scene. It is unclear how many people were aboard the plane at the time of the crash. Local authorities have yet to provide any details about the cause of the crash, leaving many questions unanswered.

Responding quickly to the scene, firefighters worked to contain the fire that had started on the roof of the warehouse, while emergency teams attended to the injured. The collision with the warehouse prevented the crash from causing greater damage or additional fatalities, but the incident still shocked the local community.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the crash. The FAA stated that it would work closely with the NTSB to determine the cause of the crash, including whether mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error played a role.

As of now, no further information has been provided about the number of people aboard the plane or what may have led to the tragic event. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as part of the ongoing investigation.

This crash serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with air travel, especially near busy airports like Fullerton. The community is left waiting for answers as the investigation continues and loved ones mourn the loss of those who died in the incident.

Stay tuned for more updates as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of this devastating crash.

By: NBC Palm Springs

January 3, 2025

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