Hijacked aircraft crashes into Los Angeles airport constructing

A small plane has crashed into a building at a Los Angeles area airport after it was stolen from a flight school, it has emerged. 

A thief allegedly broke into Van Nuys Airport around 4am and hijacked a single-engine Cessna, before crashing it into a building, KNBC reported.

Video of the crash site showed how the plane took a went nose first into the building, resulting in a hole being left in the side of the hangar. 

Law enforcement officials have not yet released details about how the theft occurred, but did note the plane never made it off the ground. 

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of aircraft, according to Los Angeles police.

Both the LAPD and FBI responded to the scene. It is unclear if authorities are searching for any additional suspects.

Authorities also have not confirmed if anyone was injured during the incident. 

A thief allegedly broke into Van Nuys Airport around 4am and hijacked a single-engine Cessna, before crashing it into a building

Video of the crash site showed how the plane took a went nose first into the building, resulting in a hole being left in the side of the hangar 

Law enforcement officials said the plane never made it off the ground

The incident occurred at a flight training facility at Van Nuys airport, according to KTLA.

Investigators suspect the plane struck the building while taxiing on the ground. 

It has since been removed from the hangar and taken inside the flight school.

Little is known about the suspect, including whether or not the individual was a student at the flight academy. 

The Federal Aviation Administration told the news outlet that the investigation is in the preliminary stages and information is subject to change. 

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