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Stolen Cessna Crashes Into Van Nuys Hangar After Theft From Flight School

Investigators say the aircraft never left the ground.

Overview

  • Authorities report a single-engine Cessna was taken from a flight school at Van Nuys Airport.
  • The plane, taxiing on the tarmac, hit a hangar nose-first and left a visible hole in the wall.
  • One person has been detained in connection with the reported theft, according to NBC4.
  • The FBI and Los Angeles Airport Police responded to the scene and are leading the inquiry.
  • Officials have not confirmed the theft’s timing or whether anyone suffered serious injuries.