Hawthorne, CA (September 8, 2024) – Two people sustained critical injuries after a single-engine Piper PA-24 plane crashed in a parking lot early Friday. The incident occurred at 12:40 a.m. near Hawthorne Blvd and 126th St. Firefighters quickly responded and extinguished the fire.
No injuries or property damage occurred on the ground. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, which happened near El Segundo Blvd. Updates will be provided by the NTSB as the investigation continues.