There are two persons who are thought to have been killed on board a tiny aircraft that crashed into a warehouse. The two victims are reported to have been a father from California and his teenage daughter.
As a result of the aircraft accident that took place on Thursday, January 2, the Fullerton Police Department said that 19 individuals were wounded while they were working at the building located in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue in Fullerton, California.
Eleven of the workers were sent to hospitals, while two of the other workers eventually passed away.
According to the police, the two individuals who were killed in the collision were “believed to have been sitting in the aircraft at the time of the collision.”
Both the girls’ soccer and flag football teams at Huntington Beach High School made the announcement on social media that Kelly Reid and her father Pascal were among the two individuals who had passed away as a result of the accident.
Kelly “was a loved member” of the varsity soccer squad, and they hailed her as “an amazing girl” who was “genuine and kind with such passion for life.” Kelly was also characterized as having “with such passion for life.”
In addition to this, they said that Pascal “attended each and every game” and that he was “always so proud of his daughter.”
“Kelly was a natural caregiver and always put others first,” the soccer club stated in a statement that was posted on Facebook. The statement also said that “she will be deeply missed.”
Kelly was described as “the most loving teammate, friend, and a truly remarkable person who touched the lives of so many with her kindness and warmth.” The flag football squad paid tribute to Kelly on Instagram, describing her as “the most unforgettable person.”
According to the statement released by the squad, “Kelly was one of the most passionate athletes who strived for nothing but success in everything she did.” The statement also said that Kelly participated in and succeeded in three different sports activities.
“She was a leader both on and off the field, mentoring many, and leaving a stamp on everyone she touched,” the flag football squad wrote. “She was a very influential person.”
An aviation enthusiast named Tim Olson shared with The Orange County Register that he knew Pascal to be a “diligent” and “responsible” pilot and aircraft builder. Olson was a member of the Orange County Register.
Olson expressed his regret by saying, “It’s really sad to hear that it ended this way for him.” As a result of our conversations, I am aware that he did travel and that he spent a significant amount of time traveling across the nation with his jet.
KABC-TV, an affiliate of the ABC network, said that the aircraft, which was a single-engine Van’s RV-10, was carrying Kelly and Pascal on its way back to the airport when it collided with the building.
In the aftermath of the collision, an inquiry was initiated.