Hijacked plane crashes into Los Angeles airport building
It was revealed that a small plane crashed into a building after being stolen from a flight school at a Los Angeles-area airport.
A thief allegedly broke into Van Nuys Airport around 4 a.m., hijacked a single-engine Cessna and crashed it into a building. KNBC reported.
Video of the crash site showed how the nose of the plane penetrated the building, leaving a hole in the side of the hangar.
Law enforcement officials have not yet released details of how the theft occurred but noted that the plane never took off from the ground.
According to Los Angeles police, a suspect was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft on the plane.
Both the LAPD and the FBI responded to the scene. It’s unclear whether authorities are looking for additional suspects.
Authorities also did not confirm whether anyone was injured during the incident.
A thief allegedly broke into Van Nuys Airport around 4 a.m., hijacked a single-engine Cessna and crashed it into a building
Video of the crash site shows the plane entering the building nose first, leaving a hole in the side of the hangar
The incident occurred at the flight training facility at Van Nuys Airport. KTLA.
Investigators suspect the plane hit the building while taxiing on the ground.
He has since been taken out of the hangar and into flight school.
Little is known about the suspect, including whether the person was a student at the flight academy.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation into the theft.
A spokesperson told the news outlet that the investigation is in its preliminary stages and information is subject to change.
Van Nuys Airport is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, the same company that owns and operates Los Angeles International.
Located in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys is considered one of the busiest airports in the world, according to city officials.
Law enforcement officials said the plane never took off from the ground. Investigators suspect plane crashed into hangar while taxiing
The aircraft was then removed from the hangar and taken to the flight school. Pictured are workers removing it from the outer wall of the hangar
It’s a popular hub for flight training and private jets, and celebrities such as Kylie Jenner have been known to use the site.
The airport hosts more than 200 businesses, including operators providing aircraft refueling, storage and charter services.
Due to its proximity to Hollywood, the airport is a popular filming location for movies and television shows.
Van Nuys also supports a variety of operations for local news, health and fire departments.
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