A tragic plane crash near Fullerton Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon resulted in the deaths of two onboard and injuries to 19 people in a commercial warehouse. Incident Details At approximately 2:09 p.m. on January 2, 2025, a Van’s RV-10 aircraft crashed into a warehouse located in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, just half a mile from Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL/KFUL). The crash occurred moments after the aircraft took off, with the pilot attempting an emergency return to the airport due to unspecified issues. The impact caused a massive fireball, captured by security cameras, with thick smoke and bright orange flames engulfing the crash site. Emergency services responded quickly, evacuating over 100 people from the building and establishing a triage area nearby. Casualties and Injuries Both occupants of the aircraft, whose identities remain undisclosed, were killed in the crash. On the ground, 19 individuals sustained injuries, with 11 in serious condition and 8 treated f...
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