The Cessna appeared to punch a hole through the roof of a hangar building at the airport and became wedged nose-down partially stuck in the opening.
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The pilot, who was the sole occupant, had to be extricated from the wreckage but suffered only minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, officials say.
The incident was reported around 2:18 p.m.
Small plane crashes into roof at Long Beach airport, leaving pilot with only minor injuries
Firefighters say about 45 gallons of fuel were leaking after the crash.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.