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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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VIDEO: Fireball erupts as plane crashes in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A fireball erupted when a plane crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood on Thursday, and the moment was caught on camera. A local resident shared footage captured from their backyard (seen at the top of this article), showing the explosive moment the aircraft soared down from the sky and ignited upon impact. Balls of fire and smoke plumes could be seen billowing into the sky—a chaotic moment that abruptly awakened the community. GALLERY: Fiery plane crash leaves path of destruction in San Diego The crash, which occurred around 3:45 a.m., left two people dead and at least eight other people injured, with the fatal victims presumably being those aboard the plane. It was a Cessna Citation II (C550) twin-jet aircraft, a business jet commonly used for private travel. The plane was headed towards San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The aircraft went down near Salmon and Sculpin streets, with debris also showering down on Santos Road. San Diego mayor releases statement on deadly plane crash The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are leading the investigation into the cause of the deadly crash, with preliminary reports suggesting that dense fog may have been a contributing factor in the deadly incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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What kind of plane crashed in San Diego?
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A Cessna Citation II (C550) twin-jet aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego on Thursday, igniting fires that damaged homes and several vehicles. The crash occurred shortly before 4 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon area, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, during dense fog conditions that limited visibility. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation. GALLERY: Fiery plane crash leaves path of destruction in San Diego The aircraft, a Cessna 550 model, is a light business jet commonly used for private travel. It typically seats up to eight passengers and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane was built in 1985 and is registered to a company based in Alaska. Based on FlightAware data, the plane's flight path began at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Monday, with a stopover in Wichita, Kansas, before heading to San Diego shortly after 2:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. The plane never made it to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, instead going down in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood. FAA officials have yet to confirm just how many people were onboard the plane, though all are presumed dead. This isn't the first time a Cessna aircraft has gone down in the region. Back in 2021, a twin-engine C340 Cessna crashed in a Santee neighborhood, killing at least two people. As for now, residents and officials alike are awaiting answers as an investigation into the cause of Thursday's plane crash remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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San Diego mayor releases statement on deadly plane crash
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria offered condolences and commended first responders following a plane crash early Thursday morning into a Navy housing complex in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, part of the larger Murphy Canyon area. The aircraft, a Cessna Citation II (C550) twin-jet, went down shortly before 4 a.m., igniting fires that damaged multiple homes and vehicles. While the identities and number of those on board have not yet been confirmed, the crash has prompted a multi-agency emergency response and a federal investigation. GALLERY: Fiery plane crash leaves path of destruction in San Diego Mayor Gloria issued a statement later Thursday morning addressing the tragedy, as seen below: 'On behalf of our city, I extend my condolences to the families and loved ones of those aboard the plane. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, San Diego Police Department, Cal Fire and military police for their swift, coordinated response that quickly evacuated residents, extinguished fires, and secured the area to ensure this tragedy was not compounded. San Diego will support the Navy as they assist the residents affected by this tragedy.' The crash occurred near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, the intended destination of the flight, which was coming from the Midwest. According to early FAA data, the plane was registered to a private company in Alaska. Officials say dense fog in the area may have been a contributing factor, with visibility reportedly under two miles at the time of impact. Emergency crews from multiple agencies, including local fire departments, Cal Fire and military personnel, responded quickly to contain the fires and evacuate residents from the affected Navy housing complex. So far, no injuries among residents have been reported, though damage to property is extensive. A temporary evacuation and resource center has been established at Miller Elementary School for those displaced. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are leading the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Plane that crashed in San Diego leaving multiple people dead originated from Teterboro
Multiple people were killed when a small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood during the early morning hours of May 22, striking several homes and prompting numerous evacuations. While officials have not yet released many details about the plane, records indicate that it originated in Teterboro. The Federal Aviation Administration said that the plane, a Cessna 550, crashed near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport around 3:45 a.m. The number of people on board the plane is unknown at this time, the FAA said. While officials have not released many details about the plane, the Desert Sun reported that it was a private plane registered out of the Midwest. Flight tracking site FlightAware details a Cessna Citation II (C550) that was expected to arrive at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 3:47 a.m. from Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Per FlightAware, this plane originated at Teterboro Airport on Wednesday night and is registered to Alaska-based Daviator LLC. Multiple outlets including the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune reported the plane originated from Teterboro, citing the FlightAware records. The crash set fire to multiple homes and splattered jet fuel in the streets of Tierrasanta, a military housing neighborhood located about 10 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, USA TODAY reported. More specifically, it went down near Sculpin Street and Santo Road. Two nearby elementary schools were closed for the day due to the crash and roads in the area were expected to remain closed throughout the day as the crash is under investigation. USA TODAY reported that San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said that multiple passengers died in the crash. The San Diego Police Department confirmed multiple fatalities in a post on Instagram, adding that fire and police personnel were "actively sweeping homes in the area for additional victims and working to mitigate any remaining hazards." Eddy said during a news conference that "it was unclear if it was a military or private plane." The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are actively investigating the article originally appeared on San Diego plane crash flight originated from Teterboro NJ
