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27-05-2025
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Temporary fence set up around site of deadly plane crash in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A temporary fence has been put up around the site of the deadly plane crash in Murphy Canyon last Thursday, as residents whose homes were unimpacted have begun trickling back to the neighborhood. Over the weekend, crews removed the last bits of debris from the wreckage that killed six people and left eight others injured. The fragments of the Cessna 550 Citation II plane had remained at the crash site on Sample Street for several days as federal investigators processed the scene. Residents who have been able to come back to their homes with the immediate clean-up complete say they are still reeling from the early morning crash. Family whose house was hit by plane shares what they saw 'I have been hugging everyone and just praying over everybody and crying,' Jennifer Alvarez, who lives on Sample Street, told FOX 5/KUSI on Saturday. 'I have moments where I just want to cry a lot.' Details about what led up to the crash of the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport-bound aircraft into the military-housing community remain under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration. The Cessna plummeted into the neighborhood around 3:45 a.m., spilling jet fuel into the street that sparked a number of fires. The flames burned more than a dozen homes and vehicles, creating a scene described by a local fire official as a 'gigantic debris field.' 'Seeing the flames and hearing the popping made me realize this was bad. Then the thought of 'What if flames jump?'' Alvarez recalled. 'Having to get the family out was key.' Preliminary information from NTSB indicates the plane had been flying in low visibility due to thick fog when it struck a power line, detaching a piece of its wing. The damage caused the aircraft to fall from the sky and slam into a home. In the hours before the crash, federal officials say key landing equipment at Montgomery-Gibbs, such as the airport's runway approach lights and weather data system, were disabled by an unrelated power surge. The airport's tower was also closed. The pilot of the Cessna instead checked in with air traffic controllers at the nearby MCAS Miramar for details on conditions and whether it was safe to land at Montgomery-Gibbs. The air space had reported visibility of just a quarter mile with a cloud ceiling of 200 feet. Victim of San Diego plane crash honored by local jiu-jitsu community Audio recordings between the pilot and air traffic controllers show the pilot of the Cessna acknowledged the poor conditions, but said he would 'give it a go,' per investigators. Six people were on board the aircraft when it went down, all of whom are presumed dead by officials. Loved ones and the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office have identified the passengers as local music talent agency Dave Shapiro, former drummer for The Devil Wear's Prada Daniel Williams, photographer Celina Kenyon, jiu-jitsu fighter Dominic Damian, and Sound Talent Agency booking associates, Kendall Fortner and Emma Lynn Huke. 'It's just like an emptiness, you know,' Baret Yoshida, a pupil of Damian, told FOX 5/KUSI of the loss. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Multiple people killed in San Diego plane crash
Credit: YouTube/CBS 8 San Diego Multiple people have been killed after a small private plane crashed into a San Diego military neighbourhood. Around 15 homes were set on fire after a Cessna 550 aircraft ploughed into the residential area at 3.45am near the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport on Thursday amid foggy weather. 'There are more than one fatality that we found so far, but we're waiting to get the registered numbers that were on the plane itself,' Dan Eddy, the San Diego assistant fire department chief, said. The aircraft can carry between eight and 10 passengers, he added. Mr Eddy said there were no reported deaths or serious injuries among people on the ground. Evacuations began within minutes on several streets in the vicinity of the crash site, which is a military housing neighbourhood. Footage shows flames ripping through vehicles and homes in the area alongside a mass of debris, burnt-out cars and the side of a house destroyed by the flames. One of the wings of the aircraft appeared to have broken off. Mr Eddy said: 'There are multiple cars engulfed, we have jet fuel all over the place. We have hazmat on scene, and we asked for more resources. We are also working with the military.' He added: 'The main goal moving forward is to ensure all those houses are cleared and no one is inside. Then we will move in the middle where the plane crashed near the cars and search them, then search the plane.' Mr Eddy confirmed that there was 'a direct hit to multiple homes' in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood and said there was a 'a gigantic debris field' surrounding the site. He said it was very foggy at the time the private plane crashed. 'You could barely see in front of you,' he added. He added that the scene 'looks like something from a movie' and responders were still searching for the pilot and other 'souls on board' the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration said the number of people on board is unknown. The Cessna 550 Citation II aircraft has a capacity for about six to eight passengers, plus two pilots. Scott Wahl, San Diego's chief of police, sent his 'heartfelt condolences to the families impacted' by the crash. Mr Wahl said more than 50 police officers had arrived at the scene within minutes of the crash and began evacuating the 100 or so residents displaced by the incident. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday morning, he said: 'I can't quite put words to describe what this scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see. 'For the police officers and firefighters to run in there, start trying to evacuate people out of the way, and doing anything and everything they could to try to save somebody's life is really heroic.' Todd Gloria, the mayor of San Diego, said the crash was a 'tragedy' and 'our hearts are with those who are impacted.' He added: Our city will be supporting these families who are impacted here. They're a part of the military community that makes up our city, the proud partners of our community, and we will support them for as long as it takes'. Christopher Moore, who lives one street over from the crash site, said he and his wife were woken up by a loud bang and saw smoke when they looked out the window. They grabbed their two young children and ran out of the house. On their way out of the neighbourhood they saw a car engulfed in flames. 'It was definitely horrifying for sure, but sometimes you've just got to drop your head and get to safety,' Mr Moore said. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into the crash. The San Diego Police Department said it was responding to the crash and urged members of the public to avoid the area. Writing on X, police told anyone who smelled jet fuel or finds debris to call the police. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
