1 Dead, 3 Injured After Small Plane Crashes into Side of Southern California Building

Mar. 16, 2025

Cessna 172 crashes near French Valley Airport.Photo:KTLA 5/YouTube

1 Dead, 3 Injured After Small Plane Crashes in Southern California

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A single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Murrieta, Calif., killing one person and injuring three others, authorities said.

According to theDesert Sun, the plane crashed near the airport’s runway on the east side of it.

The Riverside County Fire Department reported that the death occurred at the crash site about 85 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, writing onTwitter, “One plane down with parties trapped. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.”

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According toUnited Press International, the deceased individual hasn’t been identified to the public.

source: people.com