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3 days ago
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Airbnb offers free housing to residents affected by San Diego plane crash
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Airbnb announced Wednesday it will be providing free temporary housing for San Diego residents who were displaced by the deadly plane crash on May 22. Airbnb is offering the emergency housing in partnership with 211 San Diego, which provides referrals to community, health and disaster resources. 'Our hearts go out to all the families impacted by this tragic event in Tierrasanta,' said Bill York, president and CEO of 211 San Diego. 'In times of crisis, collaboration is key. We are immensely grateful for the partnership with which allows us to swiftly connect displaced military families with compassionate Airbnb hosts offering temporary housing.' READ MORE: Murphy Canyon Plane Crash According to Airbnb, the housing will only be provided to impacted residents identified by 211 San Diego. Dozens of families were displaced after a Cessna 550 crashed into a military housing community in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood on May 22. (Above: Report by Tony Shin about family whose car was burned during the plane crash on May 22, 2025) The crash happened near Salmon and Sculpin streets around 3:45 a.m. as the aircraft was headed to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The crash caused downed power lines and spilled jet fuel, which led to fires that burned several homes and vehicles in the neighborhood. All six people on board were killed, according to investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board. Those interested in helping residents in need of emergency housing can visit Airbnb's website for more information. Additionally, the organization is taking donations to help provide emergency housing for those affected by the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Family asking for help after plane crash destroys car
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Days after a small plane crashed into a Murphy Canyon neighborhood, killing all six people on board, survivors on the ground are facing the emotional and financial toll of the disaster — including residents whose vehicles were destroyed by flaming jet fuel that poured through the streets. Home security footage from a Ring camera captured the moment burning fuel flowed down a gutter, igniting cars along Taussig Street. One of those vehicles was a Kia Soul owned by Nichole Crone, who lives in the neighborhood with her husband, a U.S. Navy service member, and their three children. Temporary fence set up around site of deadly plane crash in San Diego 'We got woken up about 4 a.m. by our son,' Crone said. 'He sleeps with his window open, and he heard the tires on the car popping. That's what woke him up — that's what woke us up.' Crone requested her face not be shown for privacy reasons but wanted her story told. Just moments after a Cessna 550 struck power lines and stadium lights before crashing into a home on Sample Street, Crone and her family watched as her parked car was engulfed in flames. 'A lot of people were panicking, telling us to get out, to leave, because they thought the car was going to explode,' she said. 'So we were panicking.' 'Debris everywhere still burning': Family whose house was hit by plane shares what they saw Crone said her vehicle is typically not parked on that side of the street — except on trash days. 'It was trash day, and normally our car would be right in front of our house,' she said. 'But our trash cans had to go out the night before.' Adding to their hardship, Crone said her insurance provider, USAA, recently informed her that it would not cover the full cost of the vehicle. 'They want to give us like $15,885, minus our $1,000 deductible, and we still owe like $19,000,' she said. VIDEO: Fireball erupts as plane crashes in San Diego The family depends on two vehicles: Crone uses her car for Instacart deliveries to supplement their income and to transport one of her children, who has autism, to several therapy appointments each week. Their other vehicle is used by her husband for commuting to Coronado. 'We're stressed out,' Crone said. 'We just got that second vehicle two months ago. We're already struggling with both car payments, and now we lost a vehicle and still have to make payments on it.' A friend has started an online fundraiser to help the family recover. Crone said she hopes the insurance company reconsiders the payout, given the circumstances. 'It wasn't only us that this happened to,' she said. 'But for us specifically, it's just hard to understand why insurance wouldn't pay off the car in full. This wasn't our fault.' Despite the high mileage on the car, Crone said she and her husband are continuing discussions with insurance representatives in hopes of reaching a resolution. Visit the GoFundMe: Fundraiser for Nichole Crone by Megan Ball: Help the Crone Family replace their car. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Private Jet Explodes in San Diego Neighbourhood, Killing Three Onboard Firstpost America
Private Jet Explodes in San Diego Neighbourhood, Killing Three Onboard | Firstpost America | N18G Private Jet Explodes in San Diego Neighbourhood, Killing Three Onboard | Firstpost America | N18G A private jet crashed into San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighbourhood early Thursday morning, killing three people and injuring several others. The Cessna 550, owned by music agent Dave Shapiro, struck power lines before plummeting into a residential street just miles from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The crash ignited multiple homes and cars, forcing over 100 residents to evacuate. Among the dead were Shapiro and two of his Sound Talent Group colleagues. The plane originated in Teterboro, New Jersey, with a fuel stop in Kansas. Foggy weather and low visibility likely played a role. The FAA and NTSB are now leading a full investigation. Our next report will have updates. Watch for more. See More
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5 days ago
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Pilot's Message Revealed Before Plane Crash Killed 6 amid Heavy Fog: 'Doesn't Sound Great'
An National Transportation Safety Board official said that the runway lights and weather alert system at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport were out of order when a Cessna plane crashed on May 22 Six people aboard the plane, including music talent agent Dave Shapiro and ex-Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams, were killed The NTSB official said that the plane was not equipped with a flight data recorderInvestigators looking into the Thursday, May 22, small plane crash in a San Diego neighborhood that killed six people on board — including ex-Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and music talent agent Dave Shapiro — said the airport's runway lights and weather alert system were not working amid heavy fog when the incident occurred, as reported to the Associated Press. At a Friday, May 23, press conference about the crash, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB} senior investigator Dan Baker stated that authorities recovered ADSB (automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast) data, fight track data and air traffic control audio from the accident flight. He said that the pilot of the doomed Cessna 550 did not report any problems to air traffic control and did not declare an emergency. Baker said investigators determined that the automated surface observing system, which provides airport weather conditions to pilots, was inoperative at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport due to an unrelated power surge. He added that air traffic controllers provided the pilot with the weather conditions from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, located 4 miles north of the airport. 'The weather at Miramar was briefed as 'wind calm, one-half mile visibility and 200-foot ceiling,' ' he said. Baker also noted that the runway lights at Montgomery Airport were out of service at the time. He also said the plane was not equipped with a flight data recorder and authorities are investigating whether it was equipped with a cockpit voice record. According to the AP, based on an audio conversation between the pilot and an air traffic controller, the Cessna pilot understood the weather conditions were not suitable for landing the aircraft at the airport and also discussed the visibility. The outlet added that it is uncertain whether the pilot had checked the FAA's official notice that the runway lights were out but was aware of Montgomery Airport's inoperable weather system. He could be heard on the audio saying that he'll proceed to land the plane at the airport. 'Doesn't sound great but we'll give it a go,' the pilot could be heard saying to the air traffic controller. The Cessna 550 later crashed near the airport at approximately 3:45 a.m., local time. Hours after the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) verified that there were six people onboard. The six people killed from the plane were later identified by authorities and media outlets as Shapiro, Williams; Emma L. Huke; Celina Marie Rose Kenyon; Kendall Fortner; and Dominic Damian. The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said about 100 people had to be evacuated in the aftermath. At least 10 homes were damaged, NBC affiliate KNSD reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Baker said at the press conference that there were no ground fatalities or serious injuries. A preliminary report into the investigation is expected within 30 days from the date of the crash, said Baker, adding that a final report will be issued 12-24 months after the accident. Read the original article on People
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6 days ago
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2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner
The names of two more people who were killed when the small private jet on which they were passengers crashed into a San Diego, California, neighborhood last week were released on Sunday. The San Diego Medical Examiner confirmed that 41-year-old Dominic Christopher Damian and 24-year-old Kendall Fortner were among the six people aboard a Cessna 550 jet that crash and burst into flames early Thursday morning in dense fog near Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport. Everyone aboard the plane died, officials said. Eight people on the ground were injured, including five who were treated for smoke inhalation, officials said. Multiple homes were destroyed and several vehicles were damaged, authorities said. The crash occurred about 3:45 a.m. when the private jet clipped powerlines and crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood seconds before it was to land at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport, according to an investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. On Friday, the Medical Examiner confirmed the identities of three of the people aboard the aircraft who were killed as 42-year-old David Shapiro, 25-year-old Emma Huke, and 36-year-old Celina Kenyon. MORE: Music agency co-founder among dead in San Diego plane crash The identity of the sixth person killed in the cash has not been publicly confirmed by officials. Shapiro was the co-founder of the music talent agency Sound Talent Group, the company said in an earlier statement. The company's statement identified Fortner as a booking associate with the agency but Fortner's identity wasn't officially confirmed by the medical examiner until Sunday. Huke also worked for the talent agency as a booking associate, according to the agency. The plane was flying from Wichita, Kansas, to San Diego when it crashed, officials said. The plane originated in Teterboro, New Jersey, according to FlightRadar24 records. The plane stopped to refuel in Wichita, Kansas, before flying on to San Diego, according to FlightRadar24. San Diego Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Operations Dan Eddy said at a news conference on Thursday that there was dense fog in the area at the time of the crash. In air traffic control audio transmissions minutes before the crash, the pilot was recorded asking about the weather conditions, according to The NTSB said that the airport's weather reporting system as well as runway lights were both not functioning at the time of the crash. ABC News' Nadine El-Bawab contributed to this report. 2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner originally appeared on
