Man Steals Plane, Crashes into Hangar at Van Nuys Airport

Plane Theft and Crash Incident

• ✈️ A man is accused of breaking into the LA Flight Academy at the Van Nuys Airport and stealing a plane.
• 💥 The suspect, who was not a student at the flight school, managed to start the engine and began to taxi.
• 💥 While attempting to move, the plane's wing struck a hangar, causing the aircraft to crash into another hangar.
• 🚨 LAX police confirmed the incident occurred around 4:00 AM, and the suspect was arrested at the scene.

Investigation and Context

• 🔍 The FBI was present at the scene, which is standard procedure for stolen aircraft incidents.
• ❓ Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the theft and why the suspect attempted to take the plane.
• ⚠️ Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident, and the suspect did not manage to take off.
• 📰 This incident follows a similar event in August where a stolen plane was found at the San Gabriel Valley Airport after being taken from Lemoore, with the owner reporting it had been stolen at least twice before.