Small plane crash in Fullerton, California, killing 1 person and injuring at least 9 others
A small plane crashed into a warehouse in California on Thursday afternoon local time, killing the pilot of a single-engine plane and injuring at least nine people.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that the crash occurred at 2:15 pm local time on Thursday in Fullerton, California.
The agency said the aircraft was a single-engine Van-RV10. The small plane could carry up to four adults, but it was unclear how many people were on board at the time of the crash.
The Fullerton Police Department said the pilot died in the crash. Nine people were taken to hospital and six were treated at the scene and released, police said.
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A small plane crashed from the roof of a building near Fullerton Airport. (KTV)
First responders arrive at the scene of a small plane crash Thursday, January 2, in Fullerton, California. (KTV)
Aerial video shows the aftermath of the crash, which left a gaping hole in the warehouse in Fullerton, California.
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When emergency crews arrived on scene, large amounts of smoke were rising. The FAA and the National Transportation Board (NTSB) will continue to investigate.
Thick smoke billows from a warehouse in Fullerton, California, after a single-engine plane crashed. (KTV)
The plane crashed near Fullerton Municipal Airport, which is located in Orange County about six miles from Disneyland.
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Fullerton is a city of approximately 140,000 people located southeast of Los Angeles.
