Tragedy in the Skies: Plane Crash Hits Fullerton Commercial Site

A small plane crash in Fullerton, California, resulted in two fatalities and 18 injuries after hitting a commercial building. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, evacuating nearby areas and extinguishing the resulting blaze. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff near Fullerton Municipal Airport, a site of a previous incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Fullerton | Updated: 03-01-2025 07:30 IST | Created: 03-01-2025 07:30 IST
Tragedy in the Skies: Plane Crash Hits Fullerton Commercial Site
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A tragic incident unfolded in Southern California when a small aircraft crashed into a commercial building in Fullerton, resulting in two deaths and 18 injuries. Police have confirmed the fatalities and indicated that 10 individuals were hospitalized, while eight received immediate treatment on-site.

The crash was reported at 2.09 pm, as the aircraft collided with a structure housing Michael Nicholas Designs, a furniture upholstery company. Emergency personnel swiftly arrived to control the ensuing fire and evacuate nearby premises, according to Fullerton police spokesperson Kristy Wells.

Flight data indicates the crash involved a four-seat, single-engine plane that went down shortly after takeoff near Fullerton Municipal Airport. This incident follows a similar event last November when another light aircraft crashed near the airport, underscoring concerns about aviation safety in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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