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Fox News
23-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
2 dead, 8 injured after plane from NJ carrying 6 makes fiery crash in San Diego military neighborhood: police
A small aircraft crashed in a large San Diego military neighborhood Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring eight others, police said. The aircraft, a Cessna 550 Citation business jet, crashed around 3:45 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting multiple homes and cars in flames. It was carrying six people, whose current conditions are unknown, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight originated at Teterboro, New Jersey. After making a stop in Wichita, Kansas, it appeared to have been inbound to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Officials said about 100 residents were displaced; Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross are assisting in finding immediate accommodations. The FAA is analyzing the scene and eight National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials are en route. Firefighters who arrived at the scene first initiated a quick attack, working with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) to evacuate homes and knock down fires. Naval Base San Diego Capt. Bob Healy described the neighborhood as "one of the largest military housing areas in the world." Initial reports say that the plane hit a pole, losing its wing, then crashed into a home, sending debris airborne. Officials said that 15 homes were impacted by the crash. "We have jet fuel all over the place," San Diego Fire Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. Eddy said there was a "direct hit to multiple homes" and described "a gigantic debris field" in an area of densely populated homes and sweeping canyon views. Video footage shows one house badly damaged by fire. At least three cars were seen burned in the driveway and the roof was partially collapsed. "When [the plane] hit the street, as the jet fuel went down, it took out every single car," Eddy said. "Every single car was burning on both sides of the street." Officials said military families helped each other escape homes and jump out of windows, preventing additional injuries and fatalities. None of those injured had to be taken to the hospital from the scene. Debris from the aircraft was seen strewn along a nearby road and several other cars on the road were also charred and mangled and could be seen still smoldering hours later as the morning sky brightened. "We had one stubborn car fire that wouldn't go out, but the house fires have been knocked down," Eddy said. "Every car on both sides of the street caught fire due to jet fuel. Multiple homes were destroyed." San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl described the catastrophic scenes. "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," Wahl said. "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." The crash site is close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a smaller airport on the north side of the city. The crash drew a large police and fire response with first responders going house-to-house to check on residents. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the plane to crash. As of 11:30 a.m. local time, San Diego Police Department Lt. Travis Easter said the scene was "still active" and roads would remain closed. One witness said he heard several loud booms followed by fires. "You look out the window, you just see big flames... So big flames, flames everywhere," he told Fox 2 KTVU. Multiple roads were cordoned off as jet fuel rushed down the street, officials said. The FAA and NTSB will investigate, the FAA said in a statement. The NSTB will lead the investigation and provide any updates, the FAA said.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Crashes Into California Neighborhood
Los Angeles: At least two people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood where military families lived, damaging houses and vehicles. The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. local time (1045 GMT) in a military housing complex in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, local officials said. The crash site is a little more than 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. It was unclear how many people were onboard the plane when it crashed. Police said they believed no one on the ground was killed but could not immediately confirm that. "We had a plane that had come through this neighborhood, taking out one home," San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said at a news conference in front of a damaged home. When fire crews arrived on scene, they found one home and multiple vehicles on fire, Eddy said. The San Diego Police Department reported two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured, as of 11 a.m. Thursday. Only one person with minor injuries was transported to a hospital as of Thursday morning, Eddy said. About 100 people were evacuated from homes in the neighborhood as of late Thursday morning. The plane was identified as a Cessna 550 by the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, whose route originated in the Midwest, was bound for San Diego, Eddy said. The tract where the crash occurred is managed by Liberty Military Housing, officials said. "We are actively working with all military families affected, specifically within this region, because they may be out of their homes for a while," said Captain Bob Heely, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Heely said he was working with Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross to provide temporary housing to the affected families. "As you can see, the damage behind us is incredibly significant, was life-threatening, and thank God nobody on the ground was killed," Raul Campillo, a member of the San Diego City Council, said at a news conference near the crash site. The crash will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, killing at least 2
By Christian Martinez LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -At least two people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood where military families lived, damaging houses and vehicles. The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. local time (1045 GMT) in a military housing complex in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, local officials said. The crash site is a little more than 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. It was unclear how many people were onboard the plane when it crashed. Police said they believed no one on the ground was killed but could not immediately confirm that. 'We had a plane that had come through this neighborhood, taking out one home,' San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said at a news conference in front of a damaged home. When fire crews arrived on scene, they found one home and multiple vehicles on fire, Eddy said. The San Diego Police Department reported two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured, as of 11 a.m. Thursday. Only one person with minor injuries was transported to a hospital as of Thursday morning, Eddy said. About 100 people were evacuated from homes in the neighborhood as of late Thursday morning. The plane was identified as a Cessna 550 by the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, whose route originated in the Midwest, was bound for San Diego, Eddy said. The tract where the crash occurred is managed by Liberty Military Housing, officials said. 'We are actively working with all military families affected, specifically within this region, because they may be out of their homes for a while,' said Captain Bob Heely, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Heely said he was working with Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross to provide temporary housing to the affected families. 'As you can see, the damage behind us is incredibly significant, was life-threatening, and thank God nobody on the ground was killed,' Raul Campillo, a member of the San Diego City Council, said at a news conference near the crash site. The crash will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, killing at least 2
LOS ANGELES - At least two people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood where military families lived, damaging houses and vehicles. The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. local time (1045 GMT) in a military housing complex in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, local officials said. The crash site is a little more than 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. It was unclear how many people were onboard the plane when it crashed. Police said they believed no one on the ground was killed but could not immediately confirm that. 'We had a plane that had come through this neighborhood, taking out one home,' San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said at a news conference in front of a damaged home. When fire crews arrived on scene, they found one home and multiple vehicles on fire, Eddy said. The San Diego Police Department reported two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured, as of 11 a.m. Thursday. Only one person with minor injuries was transported to a hospital as of Thursday morning, Eddy said. About 100 people were evacuated from homes in the neighborhood as of late Thursday morning. The plane was identified as a Cessna 550 by the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, whose route originated in the Midwest, was bound for San Diego, Eddy said. The tract where the crash occurred is managed by Liberty Military Housing, officials said. 'We are actively working with all military families affected, specifically within this region, because they may be out of their homes for a while,' said Captain Bob Heely, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Heely said he was working with Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross to provide temporary housing to the affected families. 'As you can see, the damage behind us is incredibly significant, was life-threatening, and thank God nobody on the ground was killed,' Raul Campillo, a member of the San Diego City Council, said at a news conference near the crash site. The crash will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
22-05-2025
- General
- Reuters
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, killing at least 2
LOS ANGELES, May 22 (Reuters) - At least two people were killed and eight others injured on Thursday when a small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood where military families lived, damaging houses and vehicles. The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. local time (1045 GMT) in a military housing complex in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, local officials said. The crash site is a little more than 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. It was unclear how many people were onboard the plane when it crashed. Police said they believed no one on the ground was killed but could not immediately confirm that. 'We had a plane that had come through this neighborhood, taking out one home,' San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said at a news conference in front of a damaged home. When fire crews arrived on scene, they found one home and multiple vehicles on fire, Eddy said. The San Diego Police Department reported two people were confirmed dead and eight others were injured, as of 11 a.m. Thursday. Only one person with minor injuries was transported to a hospital as of Thursday morning, Eddy said. About 100 people were evacuated from homes in the neighborhood as of late Thursday morning. The plane was identified as a Cessna 550 by the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, whose route originated in the Midwest, was bound for San Diego, Eddy said. The tract where the crash occurred is managed by Liberty Military Housing, officials said. 'We are actively working with all military families affected, specifically within this region, because they may be out of their homes for a while,' said Captain Bob Heely, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego. Heely said he was working with Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross to provide temporary housing to the affected families. 'As you can see, the damage behind us is incredibly significant, was life-threatening, and thank God nobody on the ground was killed,' Raul Campillo, a member of the San Diego City Council, said at a news conference near the crash site. The crash will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
