SEE IT: Small plane crash in California leaves gaping hole in roof, pilot killed

January 2, 2025

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The pilot of a single-engine aircraft is dead and at least nine individuals are injured after a small plane crashed into a warehouse in California on Thursday afternoon local time.

The crash occurred at 2:15 p.m. local time in Fullerton, California on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The plane was a single-engine Van-RV10, the agency said. The small aircraft can carry up to four adults, but it was unclear how many individuals were onboard at the time of the crash.

The Fullerton Police Department said that the pilot was killed in the crash. Nine individuals were transported to the hospital and six individuals were treated and released on scene, police said.

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Aerial videos showed the aftermath of the crash – which left a gaping hole in the warehouse in Fullerton, California.

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Large plumes of smoke rose as first responders rushed to the scene. The FAA and the National Transportation Board (NTSB) will continue to investigate.