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International Business Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
David Shapiro and Daniel Williams: Story of the Year, Sum 41 Music Agent and Ex-Devil Wears Prada Drummer Killed in San Diego Private Jet Crash
David Shapiro, 42, a big shot in the music industry, was confirmed as one of the victims of the plane crash in San Diego on Thursday, according to his agency. Meanwhile, Daniel Williams, the former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, is also believed to be killed in the crash. Shapiro was a co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), a booking agency that represents popular bands such as Sum 41, Story of the Year, and Parkway Drive. "We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends ... Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time," the agency said in a statement shared with Billboard. Tragic Death of Stars Just before the flight took off, Williams shared on his Instagram Stories what appeared to be a photo of the ill-fated plane, captioned "Flying back with @davevelocity." He also uploaded two photos showing the plane's control panel, adding a caption that read, "Hey. Hey ... you ... look at me ... I'm the (co)pilot now." At least two other STG employees also died when the private jet traveling from Teterboro, New Jersey, crashed into a residential area in San Diego—home to military families—around 4 a.m. on Thursday while residents were asleep, according to reports. Authorities believe that there were no survivors among those on board the aircraft. Also, at least eight people on the ground sustained serious injuries. Beyond his work in the music industry, Shapiro was also a passionate pilot and a licensed flight instructor with 15 years of flying experience, according to the website for his aviation school, Velocity Aviation. The aircraft involved in the crash was a Cessna 550, which has a capacity of up to 10 passengers, though the FAA said that the exact number of people aboard has not yet been determined. "From BASE jumping to aerobatic flying, Helicopters to twin engines, flight instructing to furthering his own education, doesn't matter to Dave as long as he gets to be in the sky," the company's website reads. Not Clear Who was Piloting Aircraft Airport authorities said that the doomed flight took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, on Wednesday night and made a refueling stop in Wichita along the way. Located about six miles from Manhattan, Teterboro is a frequently used departure point for private and corporate aircraft. Cessna Citation II jets are currently listed on with price tags ranging from $900,000 to $1.3 million. Christopher Moore, who lives just one block away from where the crash occurred, said he and his wife were jolted awake by a loud explosion. They saw flames and smoke, prompting them to quickly grab their two small children and escape. "It was definitely horrifying for sure, but sometimes you've just got to drop your head and get to safety," he said. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it happened amid thick morning fog near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. "You could barely see in front of you," said Eddy, the assistant fire chief.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
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.
Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Who was Dave Shapiro? Sound Talent Group co-founder killed in San Diego plane crash
Image: Dave Shapiro, 42, a renowned music agent behind some of rock's biggest acts, died in a devastating plane crash early Thursday morning in San Diego. He was on board a 1985 Cessna Citation II jet, which went down around 3:45 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood. The aircraft, owned by Shapiro through his company Daviation LLC, had been en route from New Jersey, with a fuel stop in Kansas, to San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. All six people aboard the aircraft were killed, including Shapiro and two employees of Sound Talent Group (STG), the company he co-founded. Their names have not yet been released pending family notification. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' Sound Talent Group said in a statement. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time,' the company told was no ordinary agent. In 2018, he co-founded Sound Talent Group with partners Tim Borror and Matt Andersen. The company became a key force in rock and alternative music, representing artists like Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, I Prevail, Vanessa Carlton, Silverstein, Parkway Drive and previously worked at The Agency Group and United Talent Agency, earning respect across the music business. Beyond talent management, Shapiro wore many hats. He founded the indie label Velocity Records, supporting bands like Thursday, Concrete Castles and Craig Owens. And he was also a seasoned pilot with over 15 years of flying aviation business, Velocity Aviation, offered flight instruction. His website captured his passion for flight:'From BASE jumping to aerobatic flying, helicopters to twin engines, flight instructing to furthering his own education, doesn't matter to Dave as long as he gets to be in the sky.'The jet struck power lines before crashing into a home in Murphy Canyon, a military housing neighbourhood owned by the U.S. Navy. Fog had reduced visibility to just half a mile, prompting the aircraft to operate under instrument flight rules. Elliot Simpson from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed the plane had left Teterboro, New Jersey, around 11:15 p.m. local time, stopped in Wichita for fuel, and crashed just minutes before reaching its final destination. Fragments of the jet were found under the power lines, and a wing was located on a nearby street. 'As you would expect, something that large at that amount of speed, we're going to have a lot of throw that goes every which direction,' said Assistant Fire Chief Dan impact was catastrophic. One home was entirely destroyed, its roof collapsed and its front burned. Ten others sustained damage. Vehicles on the street were melted down to charred than 100 residents were evacuated. Five members of one family were hospitalised for smoke inhalation. A sixth person was injured escaping through a resident Christopher Moore recalled the moment he and his wife heard a loud bang, 'It was definitely horrifying for sure, but sometimes you've just got to drop your head and get to safety,' he told the Associated Press.A nearby Marine described hearing a 'strange whistling wheezing noise' before a 'boom and a shake in the house.'There is speculation that Daniel Williams, former drummer of the Christian metal band The Devil Wears Prada, may have been aboard the aircraft. He had shared Instagram stories from the co-pilot seat next to Shapiro in the hours before the crash, showing the flight number matching the doomed was a founding member of the band before departing in 2016. After the crash, The Devil Wears Prada posted a tribute on Instagram, 'no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.'The music community is reeling. Tributes to Shapiro flooded social media, 'You changed the lives of so many people. Dave Shapiro forever. xxx''People don't understand how much of an impact Dave Shapiro had on the alternative music scene. RIP, you truly made this scene a better place.' 'Dave Shapiro & Daniel Williams passing is rough. Especially that way… This hurts.' Shapiro's legacy goes far beyond contracts and tour dates. He built careers. He gave artists a stage. And he inspired many—both in the sky and on the NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration have launched a full investigation. Early theories point to the low visibility and possible mechanical issues, but officials say it's too early to confirm a cause.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Dave Shapiro? Sound Talent Group co-founder killed in San Diego plane crash
Dave Shapiro , 42, a renowned music agent behind some of rock's biggest acts, died in a devastating plane crash early Thursday morning in San Diego. He was on board a 1985 Cessna Citation II jet, which went down around 3:45 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood. The aircraft, owned by Shapiro through his company Daviation LLC, had been en route from New Jersey, with a fuel stop in Kansas, to San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. All six people aboard the aircraft were killed, including Shapiro and two employees of Sound Talent Group (STG), the company he co-founded. Their names have not yet been released pending family notification. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' Sound Talent Group said in a statement. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time,' the company told Billboard. 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The company became a key force in rock and alternative music , representing artists like Sum 41, Pierce the Veil, I Prevail, Vanessa Carlton, Silverstein, Parkway Drive and Hanson. He previously worked at The Agency Group and United Talent Agency, earning respect across the music business. Live Events Beyond talent management, Shapiro wore many hats. He founded the indie label Velocity Records , supporting bands like Thursday, Concrete Castles and Craig Owens. And he was also a seasoned pilot with over 15 years of flying experience. His aviation business, Velocity Aviation, offered flight instruction. His website captured his passion for flight: 'From BASE jumping to aerobatic flying, helicopters to twin engines, flight instructing to furthering his own education, doesn't matter to Dave as long as he gets to be in the sky.' Also Read: San Diego plane crash kills music agent Dave Shapiro, one other; sparks massive fire in military housing area Crash in Murphy Canyon: A tragedy in the fog The jet struck power lines before crashing into a home in Murphy Canyon, a military housing neighbourhood owned by the U.S. Navy. Fog had reduced visibility to just half a mile, prompting the aircraft to operate under instrument flight rules. Elliot Simpson from the National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) confirmed the plane had left Teterboro, New Jersey, around 11:15 p.m. local time, stopped in Wichita for fuel, and crashed just minutes before reaching its final destination. Fragments of the jet were found under the power lines, and a wing was located on a nearby street. 'As you would expect, something that large at that amount of speed, we're going to have a lot of throw that goes every which direction,' said Assistant Fire Chief Dan Eddy. The impact was catastrophic. One home was entirely destroyed, its roof collapsed and its front burned. Ten others sustained damage. Vehicles on the street were melted down to charred shells. More than 100 residents were evacuated. Five members of one family were hospitalised for smoke inhalation. A sixth person was injured escaping through a window. Local resident Christopher Moore recalled the moment he and his wife heard a loud bang, 'It was definitely horrifying for sure, but sometimes you've just got to drop your head and get to safety,' he told the Associated Press. A nearby Marine described hearing a 'strange whistling wheezing noise' before a 'boom and a shake in the house.' Was drummer Daniel Williams on board? There is speculation that Daniel Williams, former drummer of the Christian metal band The Devil Wears Prada, may have been aboard the aircraft. He had shared Instagram stories from the co-pilot seat next to Shapiro in the hours before the crash, showing the flight number matching the doomed jet. Williams was a founding member of the band before departing in 2016. After the crash, The Devil Wears Prada posted a tribute on Instagram, 'no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Music industry pays tribute The music community is reeling. Tributes to Shapiro flooded social media, 'You changed the lives of so many people. Dave Shapiro forever. xxx' 'People don't understand how much of an impact Dave Shapiro had on the alternative music scene. RIP, you truly made this scene a better place.' 'Dave Shapiro & Daniel Williams passing is rough. Especially that way… This hurts.' Shapiro's legacy goes far beyond contracts and tour dates. He built careers. He gave artists a stage. And he inspired many—both in the sky and on the ground. The NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration have launched a full investigation. Early theories point to the low visibility and possible mechanical issues, but officials say it's too early to confirm a cause.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
San Diego plane crash kills music agent Dave Shapiro, one other, sparks massive fire in military housing area
A small Cessna Citation II jet crashed into a U.S. Navy-owned housing complex in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighbourhood early Thursday morning, killing at least two people on board, injuring eight others, and setting homes and vehicles ablaze. The plane, which departed Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Wednesday night, made a fuelling stop in Wichita, Kansas, before heading west. It was attempting to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when it crashed just after 3:45 a.m., roughly two miles short of its destination. 'You could barely see in front of you,' said San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy, describing the dense fog that shrouded the area at the time of the crash. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Girls Show Their Perfect Figure In These Sport Photos Take At Perfect Time True Edition Undo Dave Shapiro among the dead One of the confirmed victims was Dave Shapiro, 42, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, a prominent music agency representing artists such as Hanson, Vanessa Carlton, and Sum 41. Shapiro was also the owner of Velocity Records and ran a flight school, Velocity Aviation. He was listed as the owner of the plane under 'Daviator LLC' and held a pilot's licence. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' Sound Talent Group said in a statement. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy.' Live Events Daniel Williams , 39, former drummer for the rock band The Devil Wears Prada, was also feared to have died. Hours before the crash, Williams posted images of the plane and himself inside the cockpit to Instagram with the caption 'flying back' alongside Shapiro. His former band paid tribute, stating: 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Authorities have not yet confirmed the full list of victims, and the total number of fatalities remains uncertain. The FAA has said six people were aboard the plane. Residents forced to flee as homes burned The jet first struck power lines before careening into a house, causing a fire that damaged or destroyed at least 10 homes and multiple vehicles. One home had its roof partially collapsed, while others were scorched by flames or covered in jet fuel. About 100 residents were evacuated to a nearby elementary school. 'I can't quite put words to describe what this scene looked like,' said San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl. 'With the jet fuel running down the streets and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific.' Assistant Chief Eddy said neighbours helped rescue occupants from the most severely damaged home, a family act he described as 'a bit of a miracle.' Several pets, including three husky puppies, were also saved by police. San Diego Plane Crash: Investigations underway The crash site is being investigated by both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Investigators found plane debris under power lines and across a quarter-mile-wide area. They plan to move the wreckage to a secure location over the weekend. 'There are fragments of the aircraft under the power lines,' said NTSB investigator Eliott Simpson. The plane is believed to be equipped with a flight data recorder and possibly a cockpit voice recorder. A preliminary report is expected in two weeks, with a final report likely in a year or more. The aircraft, a Cessna 550, is commonly used for private business travel and typically carries up to 10 passengers. Aviation safety analyst David Soucie called the plane 'one of the most reliable airplanes,' but warned that the heavy damage may complicate determining how many were on board. This is not the first time San Diego has seen tragedy in the skies. In 2021, a twin-engine plane crash in another suburb killed a pilot and a UPS driver. In 2008, a military jet crash killed four civilians in University City. On Thursday, as investigators continued to comb through the wreckage and the air still hung heavy with the smell of fuel, residents were left shocked. 'Thank God nobody on the ground was killed,' said San Diego City Council member Raul Campillo, standing near the devastation.
