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The popularity of private jets among the 1% has made Van Nuys Airport a critical hub. It's bathing the surrounding communities in noise and fumes.

The three people who died in the collision were Carl Kruppa, Nannette Plett-Kruppa and Stuart Camenson, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office said.

The incident was reported at 9:35 a.m. near Warren Road and Mustang Way, a residential area of the city.

Plane crashes, close calls and pollution prompt residents in Pacoima to call for the closure of Whiteman Airport. Aviation enthusiasts say the airport is critical for training new pilots.