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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
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Dave Shapiro, the music agent killed in San Diego plane crash?
Image: In the early hours of May 22, 2025, a tragic aviation accident occurred in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, when a private Cessna Citation II jet crashed into a residential area, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and causing significant property damage. Cessna Citation II and the passengers The aircraft, a Cessna Citation II built in 1985 and registered as N666DS, was owned by Dave Shapiro through his company, Daviation LLC. Shapiro, a licensed pilot, co-founded the music talent agency Sound Talent Group and also owned Velocity Aviation, a flight school, and Velocity Records. The plane departed from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on May 21, 2025, made a refueling stop at Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas, and was en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego, California. Onboard were six individuals, including Shapiro and two of his employees from Sound Talent Group. All three were confirmed dead following the crash. Dave Shapiro Dave Shapiro was a prominent figure in the music industry, having co-founded Sound Talent Group, which represented artists such as Hanson, Vanessa Carlton, and Sum 41. His contributions extended beyond talent management to include the establishment of a flight school and a record label. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 나이 들수록 안 빠지는 복부 내장지방 뱃살 쫙 빠지는 "이것" 신현재 중년 복부비만 개선 더 알아보기 Undo The loss of Shapiro and his colleagues has been deeply felt within the music community. Tributes pour in for Dave Shapiro Fans and followers are in disbelief and shock with the death of Dave Shapiro. "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, it's going to be really hard without you." "Dave Shapiro & Daniel Williams passing is rough. Especially that way. The Devil Wears Prada was at the 1st show I ever went to. I was 14. It was at the Tabernacle. Dan looked right at me, smiled & threw me a drumstick. I still have it. One of my favorite memories. This hurts." San Diego plane crash : What happened? At approximately 3:45 a.m. PDT, the jet crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, a residential area owned by the U.S. Navy. The aircraft struck power lines before impacting a house, leading to a fire that damaged or destroyed multiple homes and vehicles. The crash site was located about two miles from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, the intended destination. Weather conditions at the time included dense fog, with visibility reported at approximately half a mile. These conditions may have contributed to the crash, as the aircraft was likely operating under instrument flight rules due to reduced visibility. The Murphy Canyon neighborhood, known for its military housing, experienced significant disruption due to the crash. In addition to the loss of life, the destruction of homes and vehicles has left residents grappling with displacement and property loss. Community members have expressed shock and grief over the incident, and local authorities are providing support services to those affected. "At least one home was destroyed with its front heavily burned and its roof partially collapsed. About 10 others suffered damage at the site where half a dozen vehicles were melted and scorched into burned shells," AP reported. "San Diego police officer Anthony Carrasco said five people from a single family were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation after evacuating to a nearby school. Another person was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained while climbing out of a window trying to flee. Two others were treated for minor injuries at the scene," it added. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have initiated investigations into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft's collision with power lines and the prevailing foggy conditions are factors under consideration. The investigation aims to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the accident and to assess any mechanical or human factors involved.
Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
What we know and still don't know about a private plane's crash into a San Diego neighborhood
Authorities were investigating why a private plane crashed early Thursday in San Diego, killing two people, damaging homes and igniting cars in the U.S. military's largest housing neighborhood. At least 100 residents were moved to a nearby elementary school serving as an evacuation center, the San Diego Police Department said. The crash is under investigation by the federal National Transportation Safety Board. Multiple people on private plane that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities sayThe plane was headed from New Jersey to San Diego after a fueling stop in Kansas. It crashed about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport. Authorities haven't shared any details about what led to the crash but said they were looking into whether the plane clipped a power line. Two people died in the crash, Assistant San Diego Fire Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. The plane could hold eight to 10 people but it's unclear how many were on board. The plane is owned by Daviation LLC, based in Alaska, according to Federal Aviation Administration records, which also show the owner also had at least one address in San Diego and had a pilot's license. The Associated Press couldn't immediately reach the owner, his family or business partners. Hours after the crash, a person, who was injured climbing through a window while trying to flee, was taken to the hospital and is being treated, San Diego police officer Anthony Carrasco said. Another five people from a single family were being transported by ambulance for smoke inhalation. Two others were treated for minor injuries at the scene. It also wasn't immediately clear why the plane crashed, though Eddy said with the fog, 'You could barely see in front of you.' In the neighborhood, the smell of jet fuel lingered in the air hours after the crash while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire. Black smoke billowed. Half a dozen fully charred cars sat on the street, and tree limbs, glass and pieces of white and blue metal were scattered around. While no discernible body of the plane could be seen, chunks of metal from it littered the street. Wahl said jet fuel ran down the street, leaving 'everything on fire all at once.' Christopher Moore, who lives one street over from the crash site, said he and his wife were awakened by a loud bang, and he saw smoke out the window. The couple grabbed their three young boys and ran out of the house. They saw a car in flames on their way out of the neighborhood. San Diego officials didn't immediately release details about the plane but said it was a flight from the Midwest. The flight tracking site FlightAware lists a Cessna Citation II jet scheduled to arrive at the Montgomery-Gibbs airport in San Diego at 3:47 a.m. from the small Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita's airport director said the plane had made a fueling stop there. The flight originated Wednesday night in Teterboro, New Jersey, according to FlightAware. That airport is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Manhattan and is frequently used by private and corporate jets. In October 2021, a twin-engine plane plowed into a San Diego suburb, killing the pilot and a UPS delivery driver on the ground and burning homes. It was preparing to land at the airport. In December 2008, a U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet slammed into a house in San Diego's University City neighborhood, causing an explosion that killed four people inside. The Marine Corps blamed the crash on mechanical failure and human error.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
What we know and still don't know about a private plane's crash into a San Diego neighborhood
Authorities were investigating why a private plane crashed early Thursday in San Diego, killing two people, damaging homes and igniting cars in the U.S. military's largest housing neighborhood. At least 100 residents were moved to a nearby elementary school serving as an evacuation center, the San Diego Police Department said. The crash is under investigation by the federal National Transportation Safety Board. The plane was headed from New Jersey to San Diego after a fueling stop in Kansas. It crashed about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport. Authorities haven't shared any details about what led to the crash but said they were looking into whether the plane clipped a power line. It's not yet known who was on board Two people died in the crash, Assistant San Diego Fire Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. The plane could hold eight to 10 people but it's unclear how many were on board. The plane is owned by Daviation LLC, based in Alaska, according to Federal Aviation Administration records, which also show the owner also had at least one address in San Diego and had a pilot's license. The Associated Press couldn't immediately reach the owner, his family or business partners. Hours after the crash, a person, who was injured climbing through a window while trying to flee, was taken to the hospital and is being treated, San Diego police officer Anthony Carrasco said. Another five people from a single family were being transported by ambulance for smoke inhalation. Two others were treated for minor injuries at the scene. It also wasn't immediately clear why the plane crashed, though Eddy said with the fog, 'You could barely see in front of you." On the ground, a horrific scene In the neighborhood, the smell of jet fuel lingered in the air hours after the crash while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire. Black smoke billowed. Half a dozen fully charred cars sat on the street, and tree limbs, glass and pieces of white and blue metal were scattered around. While no discernible body of the plane could be seen, chunks of metal from it littered the street. Wahl said jet fuel ran down the street, leaving 'everything on fire all at once.' Christopher Moore, who lives one street over from the crash site, said he and his wife were awakened by a loud bang, and he saw smoke out the window. The couple grabbed their three young boys and ran out of the house. They saw a car in flames on their way out of the neighborhood. The flight started outside Manhattan San Diego officials didn't immediately release details about the plane but said it was a flight from the Midwest. The flight tracking site FlightAware lists a Cessna Citation II jet scheduled to arrive at the Montgomery-Gibbs airport in San Diego at 3:47 a.m. from the small Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita's airport director said the plane had made a fueling stop there. The flight originated Wednesday night in Teterboro, New Jersey, according to FlightAware. That airport is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Manhattan and is frequently used by private and corporate jets. Planes have crashed in other San Diego neighborhoods In October 2021, a twin-engine plane plowed into a San Diego suburb, killing the pilot and a UPS delivery driver on the ground and burning homes. It was preparing to land at the airport. In December 2008, a U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet slammed into a house in San Diego's University City neighborhood, causing an explosion that killed four people inside. The Marine Corps blamed the crash on mechanical failure and human error.
