On Thursday, a small plane crashed in Fullerton, California, tragically claiming the lives of two people and injuring 19 people at the scene.
The plane crashed into a “furniture upholstery” manufacturing factory where about 200 people were working, according to the Associated Press. reported on friday.
Fullerton Police Department officials said the two people who died are believed to have been on the plane at the time of the tragedy, and the injured were inside the building at the time of the incident.
ABC7 reported Two people were killed: the pilot and his 16-year-old daughter.
A fire broke out after the plane crashed into the roof of a building near Fullerton Municipal Airport. Los Angeles Times noticed.
video footage recorded From across the street, flames and smoke can be seen exploding into the sky.
Eight people were treated and released at the scene, and 11 were hospitalized. “Injuries ranged in severity from minor to severe,” Fullerton Deputy Chief of Fire Operations Michael Meacham said, according to the Associated Press.
The report continued:
Elliott Simpson, an air accident investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, said the pilot requested an immediate return to the airport at an altitude of about 900 feet (274 meters) and confirmed the tower would be ready for an immediate landing. The pilot did not say why he needed to return.
The plane crashed less than two minutes after takeoff from Fullerton Municipal Airport in Orange County, 10 kilometers from Disneyland, according to aviation tracking website FlightAware. The crash occurred about 1,000 feet (305 meters) short of Runway 24, Simpson said.
Worker Julio Arroyo said He added that he and others were working at KCAL when they heard an explosion and saw a large fireball, “and everyone had to run.”
KCAL noted that authorities are investigating the incident.
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung said in a statement: “United in the wake of this tragedy, the City of Fullerton will provide support to all those affected and will work with relevant agencies to uncover the details of this incident. I will do my best to.”
“We are grateful for the strength of our community and the compassion we show each other in times of crisis. Together, we will move forward with determination, care and unity.”
Police said the two people who died will be identified once their next of kin can be contacted, according to the Associated Press.
