2 dead and 18 injured in plane crash into Southern California building
NBCDEC 2024
Plane Crash at California Factory Kills 2, Injures 19
Above: The seal of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during an investigative hearing by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, DC, US, on Aug. 6, 2024. Image copyright: Al Drago/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The aircraft owner was a regular at Fullerton Municipal Airport with an established presence, including a personal hangar, suggesting experienced operation of the aircraft. The attempt to make an emergency landing indicates awareness and appropriate response to mechanical issues.
Narrative B
The incident raises serious concerns about airport safety, particularly given that this is the second crash near Fullerton Municipal Airport in recent months, following a November incident where a four-seat plane crashed into a tree during an emergency landing.