The Federal Aviation Administration was called to the scene to investigate the incident. Around 3 p.m., firefighters extinguished the fire that erupted as a result of the crash.
Crews continue to extinquish airplane fire at #applevalley airport. All flights in and out have been halted. pic.twitter.com/RGivwEwFhL
— Apple Valley FPD (@AVFPD) December 6, 2015
Airport officials said the airport would be closed for at least 24 hours.
The cause of the crash remains unknown. No further details were immediately released.