Two people were killed and 18 others injured when a small plane crashed into a furniture company on Thursday, 2 January 2025. The plane, a single-engine Van's RV-10, crashed less than two minutes after taking off from nearby Fullerton Municipal Airport. The plane had taken off and reached an altitude of 900 feet before the pilot notified air traffic control of an emergency situation and asked to return to the airport. Shortly afterwards, the plane made a 180-degree turn but missed the runway and crashed into the roof of a furniture factory in Fullerton, California.
At the time of the crash, an estimated 200 people were working in the building. The impact caused a severe fire and a cloud of black smoke, which was captured by surveillance cameras. It is still unclear whether the two fatalities were on the plane or in the factory. Of the 18 injured, 11 were taken to hospital, while eight others were treated at the scene. The injuries ranged from minor to serious.
The crash resulted in significant damage to part of the building. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident, including why the pilot returned to the airport. The aircraft in question was a kit-built model from 2011, meaning it had been built by the owner himself and inspected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The crash led to a major fire at the factory and surrounding businesses were evacuated by the fire brigade. Fullerton, located about 40 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, has a population of about 140,000. The incident highlights the dangers that can be associated with aviation, especially aircraft built and maintained by private individuals.
Source: Sky News
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