Police in Southern California say two people are dead and 19 others were hurt after a small plane crashed into a building in Fullerton, California, Thursday afternoon.

Summary

A small plane crash in Fullerton, California, killed two people onboard and injured 19 warehouse workers, 11 of whom were hospitalized.

The single-engine Van’s Aircraft RV-10, a kit-built plane, took off from Fullerton Municipal Airport, reached 900 feet, and requested an emergency return before crashing short of the runway into a furniture warehouse, causing a large fire.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with authorities examining why the pilot attempted to return.

Significant damage to the warehouse was reported.