Man Arrested After Attempting to Steal Plane and Crashing at Van Nuys Airport
A man is in custody following a failed attempt to steal a small plane from a flight school at Van Nuys Airport, resulting in a crash into a hangar. Authorities reported that the stolen aircraft never made it off the ground before it slammed into the building. The incident attracted significant attention, with law enforcement and emergency response teams quickly swarming the scene. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the crash, marking a chaotic day at the Los Angeles-area airport.
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