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After a jet crashed into their neighborhood, some survivors say their emotional recovery is stunted by living so close to a busy airport. Ariana Drehsler for NBC News; AP U.S. news A jet crashed into their neighborhood. Now they live in dread below an active flight path. 'We hold our breath now every time a plane goes over,' said Srujana McCarty, who was sleeping when the private jet hit her family's San Diego home.
June 8, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT By Melissa Chan Srujana McCarty shields her head with her hands when an aircraft flies overhead. It's an involuntary reaction now, much like how her neighbors Aislyn Maupin and Renee Rivera freeze up and fixate on passing planes and jets until they're out of sight. They know it's improbable for an aircraft to plummet from the sky above them. But one did two weeks ago as they slept. On May 22, a pilot attempting to land a private jet at an airport nearby struck power lines and crashed into their San Diego military housing neighborhood, killing all six passengers on board, officials said. While the lives on the ground were spared, the disaster displaced dozens of families and shattered their sense of safety. McCarty's and Rivera's children still see the phantom flames down their hallways and streets. 'It's a new fear unlocked,' McCarty said. The survivors are trying to recover. But they live below an active flight path about 2 miles from the airport. About every 30 minutes, an aircraft roars above and brings them back to the morning fire roused them out of bed. 'It terrifies me knowing that we have planes coming over here all day, all the time,' Rivera said. 'It's a lot to be reminded of every single day.' 'Everything on fire all at once' On the night of the crash, before McCarty and her husband, Ben, went to sleep, they tucked in their two young sons, put their dogs in crates, locked their doors and set the alarm. 'Everything was set up for their safety,' said Ben McCarty, 33, who has served in the Navy for 13 years. Stillness fell over Murphy Canyon, home to more than 4,900 Navy families in one of the largest military housing complexes in the world. Then, just before 4 a.m., a Cessna 550 Citation jet slammed into the front yard of the McCartys' home, partially collapsing their roof and thrusting one of their trucks into the living room. Waves of heat from the fire instantly penetrated their bedroom, jolting them awake. 'The impact rushed over me,' Ben McCarty said. 'I felt like this strong wind or force, the heat.' Srujana McCarty, 32, let out a nightmarish shriek. But outside, the deafening booms from exploding cars and the panicked voices of other neighbors screaming to find their children drowned her out. The couple grabbed their sons, ages 2 and 4, and their dogs. The path to the front door was blocked by fire. The wall where their wedding photos hung was crumbling and burning, so the family fled out the back. Next door, Maupin was in a deep sleep when her 14-year-old daughter barged into her bedroom, screaming about a fire outside of her open window. In disbelief, Maupin looked outside and found a hellscape. 'The whole street was just in flames,' she said. Jet fuel snaked down the street, setting every vehicle in its path ablaze, law enforcement officials said. 'Everything on fire all at once,' San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters. 'It was pretty horrific to see.' Maupin said people were knocking on doors, telling people their homes were on fire. 'People were pushing us and telling us we had to go this way,' she said. Maupin and her daughter helped their neighbors evacuate, each taking a baby to safeguard. Maupin remembers seeing a young woman, standing alone in the middle of the street, paralyzed in fear. 'People were screaming, 'Where are my kids?'' she said. 'Things are exploding everywhere.' Nearby, Rivera heard banging on her front door. She had seen the light from the explosion but thought it must have been lightning. 'I never in a million years thought a plane hit the ground,' she said. Half asleep, Rivera, 28, herded her 2-year-old asthmatic daughter, grandmother, two dogs and two guinea pigs into a car. As she drove away, she thought of all the children in the neighborhood. Her heart sank, thinking there was no way everyone in the neighborhood would survive. But miraculously no one on the ground was killed. 'Seeing it happen firsthand right in front of you,' she said, 'it changes everything.' McCarty replays each moment of her family's escape when she suddenly wakes up every morning around 3:45 a.m. at roughly the time of the crash. The sleepless nights are hard, but so are the days when planes seem to be constantly flying overhead. 'We hold our breath now every time a plane goes over,' she said. The McCartys are staying in a temporary house in the same military housing community until they're able to move into a new unit in about a week. They had only one plea for those tasked with their relocation. 'We asked to get out of the flight path,' Ben McCarty said. 'It was the No. 1 priority for both of us — anywhere away from the flight path.' Their neighbor, Thomas Lawrence, said his three young children had the same request. 'We had to change streets because they didn't want to live close to the scene of the crash anymore,' he said. 'It was unanimous. Even I didn't want to go back either.' Life under a flight path The Navy families live in the shadow of Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, which primarily serves small aircraft and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to its website. The airport sees more than 386,000 takeoffs and landings a year. The six passengers aboard the private jet were headed there from New Jersey, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Their cross-country flight was about 2 miles southeast of the airfield when, amid dense fog, the jet struck high-tension power lines and went down around 3:47 a.m., officials said. There were no survivors aboard. Music talent agent Dave Shapiro, 42, was killed, as were two employees of his Sound Talent Group, Kendall Fortner, 24, and Emma Huke, 25, according to the city's medical examiner's office. The crash also killed Daniel Williams, 39, a drummer for the band The Devil Wears Prada; Dominic Damian, 41, a software engineer; and Celina Kenyon, 36, a photographer. The cause of the crash is under investigation. A spokesperson for the NTSB said the agency expects to release its preliminary report in the next few weeks. In the immediate aftermath, it displaced about 100 residents, Wahl, the police chief, said. About 39 families were temporarily relocated, and two homes were significantly damaged, according to Gail Miller, chief operating officer of Liberty Military Housing, which provides homes for the families. Miller said the housing provider worked closely with the families to determine their preferences, recognizing that many would not want to return to their original units. Today, Miller said, 31 families have either returned to their original home in Murphy Canyon or have accepted a new home in the same community or elsewhere. The crash was the latest in a string of deadly aviation accidents this year that has sparked fear and unease. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said the skies are safe, pointing to 35 million annual flights that occur in the U.S. with very few incidents. An NBC News analysis of federal data also shows that incidents and deaths on flights have not been rising compared with previous years, and that the number of deaths aboard aircraft in the U.S. is also on the decline. Still, for survivors triggered by the sight of an aircraft, the statistics do little to ease anxieties. In the aftermath of some cases of aviation trauma, constant exposure to planes and jets can be helpful in overcoming fears, but for others, the overexposure can prevent recovery, said Jessica Auslander, a North Carolina-based psychologist with the Centre for Aviation Psychology. 'The brain becomes hypervigilant for any other future signs of danger, to protect ourselves,' she said. 'It has basically learned, hey, this is possible. How can we keep ourselves safe?' Symptoms are most intense in the first few weeks after the incident but generally ease within one to three months, Auslander said. To help get the families back on their feet, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society said it has provided more than $80,000 in emergency assistance to more than 80 families affected by the crash. The funds have gone toward insurance deductibles, uniform replacement, temporary housing costs, food and household essentials, said retired Navy Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler, the nonprofit's chief operations officer. 'It's going to be a road to recovery,' Cutler said. For the families beginning to settle into their new homes, the emotional healing comes next. Maupin grew up in the area by the airport, desensitized to planes. Now, when one passes, she says, 'everything stops and I just dissociate.' 'It's hard to conceptualize knowing you were so close to no longer being here anymore,' she said. Rivera closes her eyes when she has to drive by the scene of the crash to leave the area. But her 2-year-old daughter stares directly at it. 'She says there's fire, there's fire everywhere,' Rivera said, adding that her daughter will begin seeing a therapist. The McCartys, too, said they plan to seek counseling. 'We've somehow shut down and went numb just so we can move on,' Srujana McCarty said. Her husband said the crash has left him feeling helpless. When they were looking for their replacement home, he said, his family's protection was the only thing that mattered. 'We didn't look if the kitchen was big,' he said. 'We looked in the backyard and said, where is the escape route?' Melissa Chan Melissa Chan is a reporter for NBC News Digital with a focus on veterans' issues, mental health in the military and gun violence.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
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Bailey Maupin scores 22 to help 14th-seeded Texas Tech women stun Utah 75-64 in Big 12 Tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bailey Maupin scored 22 points to help 14th-seeded Texas Tech stun No. 6 seed Utah 75-64 on Thursday night in the second round of the Big 12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Center. The Lady Raiders (17-16) advance to play No. 3 seed Oklahoma State in Friday's quarterfinals. Texas Tech advanced with a 57-53 victory over 11th-seeded Kansas in Wednesday's first round. Maupin made 4 of 11 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and all 11 of her free throws for Texas Tech. She added seven rebounds and six assists and had seven of the Lady Raiders' 17 turnovers. Jasmine Shavers and Denae Fritz both scored 12 with Fritz grabbing six rebounds. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Gianna Kneepkens hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 with six assists to lead the Utes (22-8). Maye Toure scored 10. Shavers buried a 3-pointer to give Texas Tech a 23-21 lead with 4:49 remaining in the second quarter and the Lady Raiders never trailed again. Texas Tech shot 48.9% from the floor and made half of its 20 3-point attempts. The Lady Raiders made 19 of 22 free throws (86.4%). Utah shot 39.3% overall and made only 8 of 28 from distance and 12 of 17 at the foul line. Jenna Johnson hit a pair of 3-pointers to guide Utah to a 13-10 lead after one quarter. Shavers and Maupin both scored six and combined to hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc to help Texas Tech outscore the Utes by 11 in the second quarter for a 31-23 lead at halftime. The Utes missed 12 of 17 shots including all eight of their 3-point attempts in the period. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women's college basketball: and
Associated Press
06-03-2025
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Maupin and Freelon help Texas Tech women hold off Kansas 57-53 in Big 12 Championship first round
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bailey Maupin scored 12 points, Kilah Freelon scored eight of her nine points in the fourth quarter and No. 14 seed Texas Tech beat 11th-seeded Kansas 57-53 on Wednesday night in a Big 12 Championship first-round game. Texas Tech (16-16) will move on to face No. 6 seed Utah in the second round on Thursday. Kansas trailed by 11 points midway through the third quarter but used a 15-3 run to take a 46-45 lead with 5:14 remaining in the fourth. Brittany Harshaw hit two 3s and scored eight points during the stretch. Freelon scored the next four points and Maupin added a free throw to give Texas Tech a 51-46 lead with 1:05 to play. Laia Conesa's 3-pointer with 13 seconds left pulled the Jayhawks to 55-53 before Maupin added two more free throws to seal it. Freelon and Maupin combined for 13 of the Red Raiders' 15 fourth-quarter points while Harshaw finished with eight of the Jayhawks' 18 points. Denae Fritz and Jasmine Shavers added 11 points apiece for Texas Tech. Maupin shot 2 of 10 from the floor that included a 3-pointer and was 7 of 9 from the free-throw line. Harshaw scored 15 points to lead Kansas (16-14). Regan Williams added 13 points and Conesa finished with 12.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Woman wanted for fatal Christmas Eve crash arrested
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A woman wanted by Jasper County authorities for a fatal Christmas Eve crash is now in custody. Lawrence County deputies arrested Jennifer Maupin, 43, late last night around 11:30. Authorities issued a warrant for Maupin's arrest earlier this month on charges that she was driving drunk when she killed a Sarcoxie man. She's charged in Jasper County with driving while intoxicated in the death of another, careless and imprudent driving, and speeding. Authorities say Maupin caused this crash on Highway 59 south of Apple Road on Christmas Eve last year. Tou Xiong, 37, of Sarcoxie was pronounced dead at the scene. Suspect's tattoo helped identify him in armed robbery case Woman wanted for fatal Christmas Eve crash arrested Woman pleads guilty in 2023 southeast Kansas murder case Special prosecutor appointed in case of former school janitor accused of hiding camera in girl's locker room Court records say Maupin crossed into oncoming traffic as she was attempting to pass someone. That's when troopers say she side-swiped two other vehicles, one driven by Xiong. Her bond in Jasper County is set at $100,000. This isn't Maupin's first run-in with police. When the crash happened, Maupin was awaiting trial on charges in Oklahoma that included assault and battery on law enforcement. Oklahoma authorities say Maupin was drunk and belligerent in public and assaulted a casino guard. When she was taken to jail in that case, authorities say she assaulted a couple of jailers. She reportedly spit on them and kicked one in the face, fracturing his jaw. The Oklahoma charges are still pending Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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Oklahoma woman charged in Christmas Eve crash that killed southwest Missouri man
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – Prosecutors filed charges Friday (2/7) against a Grove woman accused of the Christmas Eve killing of a Sarcoxie man. Jennifer Maupin, 43, is charged with DWI in the death of another, careless and imprudent driving, and speeding for the fatal crash that killed Tou Xiong, 37, of Sarcoxie. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to Hwy 59 south of Apple Road in Jasper County for a three vehicle crash around 3 pm on Christmas Eve. Court records say when the trooper arrived, Maupin was already in the ambulance being treated. Officers reported the strong smell of intoxicants on Maupin's breath and said that she refused to take a breathalyzer test. The crash report says Maupin was travelling north on Hwy 59 in her Hummer and when she tried to pass another vehicle she crossed into the southbound lane and side-swiped two other vehicles. Xiong was driving one of the vehicles Maupin reportedly hit, a Kia Soul. Troopers say Xiong was pinned inside his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Maupin was treated for her injuries and was placed under arrest. Nine months earlier, in March of 2024, Maupin was arrested at a casino in Wyandotte for assault and battery, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. Court records indicate Maupin was arrested for reportedly assaulting a casino security guard, being drunk and belligerent in public. When she was taken into custody, deputies say Maupin assaulted jail staff. Court records say Maupin spit on a couple of jailers, and kicked one of them in the face, fracturing his jaw. Another jailer says Maupin bit him on the elbow when they were attempting to restrain her. Maupin was free on $5,000 bond when the fatal crash occurred in Jasper County. A warrant has been issued for her arrest. Her bond on the Jasper County charges is set at $100,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
