2 Dead, 19 Injured After Small Plane Crashes into California Warehouse, Igniting Major Fire
Location and Time:
Where: Corona, Riverside County, California.
When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at approximately 12:45 PM local time.
Crash Site: A commercial warehouse near Corona Municipal Airport.
Aircraft Details:
Plane Type: Cessna C550 business jet.
Registration: Privately owned; FAA records pending release.
Flight Path: Departing from Corona Municipal Airport en route to Las Vegas.
Incident Overview:
– The Cessna crashed into a warehouse shortly after takeoff, triggering a large fire.
Casualties:
– 2 fatalities (both aboard the plane; identities withheld pending family notification).
– 19 injured (12 warehouse workers, 4 first responders, 3 bystanders). Injuries range from burns to smoke inhalation; 4 critically injured.
Fire Impact: Flames engulfed the warehouse, which stored automotive parts and non-hazardous materials. Firefighters contained the blaze within 2 hours.
In a later statement, Fullerton Police said 19 individuals, who were all working in the building at the time of the crash, were injured. Eleven were taken to hospitals for treatment and eight were treated at the scene.
Emergency Response:
Agencies Involved: Corona Fire Department, Riverside County Fire, and Cal Fire.
Rescue Efforts: 50+ responders, including hazmat teams, evacuated nearby businesses.
Challenges: Dense smoke and structural instability hampered initial rescue operations.
Investigation Status:
Lead Agencies: FAA and NTSB dispatched investigators to determine the cause.
Preliminary Findings: No distress signals were reported before the crash. Weather conditions were clear.
Black Box Recovery: Cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder retrieved for analysis.
Local Impact:
Road Closures: Magnolia Avenue and adjacent streets are closed for 8 hours.
Warehouse Damage: Estimated $3 million in structural and inventory losses.
Community Statement: Corona Mayor emphasized support for victims and praised first responders’ “heroic efforts.”
Witness Accounts:
Survivor Testimony: A warehouse employee described hearing a “loud explosion” before fleeing.
Eyewitness Video: Footage shared on social media shows the plane descending rapidly before impact.
Background on Corona Municipal Airport:
– Primarily serves private and small aircraft.
– No prior major incidents were reported in the last decade.
Ongoing Risks:
Environmental Concerns: Air quality tests were conducted; no toxins were detected.
Structural Assessments: Engineers evaluating warehouse stability.
How to Help:
– A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for injured victims and families of the deceased.
Updates:
– Follow Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and FAA for official updates.
Sources:
– FAA Statement, Riverside County Fire Department, The Los Angeles Times, and eyewitness reports.
Note: This report will be updated as new information emerges. Avoid speculation until official findings are released.
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