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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner
The names of two more people who were killed when the small private jet on which they were passengers crashed into a San Diego, California, neighborhood last week were released on Sunday. The San Diego Medical Examiner confirmed that 41-year-old Dominic Christopher Damian and 24-year-old Kendall Fortner were among the six people aboard a Cessna 550 jet that crash and burst into flames early Thursday morning in dense fog near Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport. Everyone aboard the plane died, officials said. Eight people on the ground were injured, including five who were treated for smoke inhalation, officials said. Multiple homes were destroyed and several vehicles were damaged, authorities said. The crash occurred about 3:45 a.m. when the private jet clipped powerlines and crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood seconds before it was to land at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport, according to an investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. On Friday, the Medical Examiner confirmed the identities of three of the people aboard the aircraft who were killed as 42-year-old David Shapiro, 25-year-old Emma Huke, and 36-year-old Celina Kenyon. MORE: Music agency co-founder among dead in San Diego plane crash The identity of the sixth person killed in the cash has not been publicly confirmed by officials. Shapiro was the co-founder of the music talent agency Sound Talent Group, the company said in an earlier statement. The company's statement identified Fortner as a booking associate with the agency but Fortner's identity wasn't officially confirmed by the medical examiner until Sunday. Huke also worked for the talent agency as a booking associate, according to the agency. The plane was flying from Wichita, Kansas, to San Diego when it crashed, officials said. The plane originated in Teterboro, New Jersey, according to FlightRadar24 records. The plane stopped to refuel in Wichita, Kansas, before flying on to San Diego, according to FlightRadar24. San Diego Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Operations Dan Eddy said at a news conference on Thursday that there was dense fog in the area at the time of the crash. In air traffic control audio transmissions minutes before the crash, the pilot was recorded asking about the weather conditions, according to The NTSB said that the airport's weather reporting system as well as runway lights were both not functioning at the time of the crash. ABC News' Nadine El-Bawab contributed to this report. 2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner originally appeared on
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner
The names of two more people who were killed when the small private jet on which they were passengers crashed into a San Diego, California, neighborhood last week were released on Sunday. The San Diego Medical Examiner confirmed that 41-year-old Dominic Christopher Damian and 24-year-old Kendall Fortner were among the six people aboard a Cessna 550 jet that crash and burst into flames early Thursday morning in dense fog near Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport. Everyone aboard the plane died, officials said. Eight people on the ground were injured, including five who were treated for smoke inhalation, officials said. Multiple homes were destroyed and several vehicles were damaged, authorities said. The crash occurred about 3:45 a.m. when the private jet clipped powerlines and crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood seconds before it was to land at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport, according to an investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. On Friday, the Medical Examiner confirmed the identities of three of the people aboard the aircraft who were killed as 42-year-old David Shapiro, 25-year-old Emma Huke, and 36-year-old Celina Kenyon. MORE: Music agency co-founder among dead in San Diego plane crash The identity of the sixth person killed in the cash has not been publicly confirmed by officials. Shapiro was the co-founder of the music talent agency Sound Talent Group, the company said in an earlier statement. The company's statement identified Fortner as a booking associate with the agency but Fortner's identity wasn't officially confirmed by the medical examiner until Sunday. Huke also worked for the talent agency as a booking associate, according to the agency. The plane was flying from Wichita, Kansas, to San Diego when it crashed, officials said. The plane originated in Teterboro, New Jersey, according to FlightRadar24 records. The plane stopped to refuel in Wichita, Kansas, before flying on to San Diego, according to FlightRadar24. San Diego Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Operations Dan Eddy said at a news conference on Thursday that there was dense fog in the area at the time of the crash. In air traffic control audio transmissions minutes before the crash, the pilot was recorded asking about the weather conditions, according to The NTSB said that the airport's weather reporting system as well as runway lights were both not functioning at the time of the crash. ABC News' Nadine El-Bawab contributed to this report. 2 more victims of private jet crash in San Diego identified by coroner originally appeared on
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
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City answers questions about Montgomery-Gibbs airport following plane crash
regarding SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Following a tragic plane crash in Murphy Canyon on Thursday morning that left multiple people dead, officials with the City of San Diego have released responses to several frequently asked questions about Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport — the aircraft's reported destination. Around 3:45 a.m. on May 22, a Cessna Citation 550 jet crashed into a residential neighborhood near Salmon and Sculpin streets, impacting a home and several vehicles. A fireball erupted upon impact, waking residents and sending them into panic mode. Emergency crews from San Diego Fire-Rescue and San Diego Police quickly responded to the scene. Miraculously, no one on the ground was killed, with only minor injuries reported. All six people onboard the plane, however, are presumed dead. Some of the victims have already been identified by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, while others have been named by family and friends who are now mourning the loss of their loved ones. GALLERY: Fiery plane crash leaves path of destruction in San Diego The crash is now under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ongoing probe is expected to last several days. According to preliminary information, the aircraft was attempting to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in low visibility due to thick fog. Investigators also noted that some advanced aviation equipment designed to aid landings was not functioning at the airport at the time of the crash. Among the disabled systems were the runway approach lights and the airport's Automated Surface Observing System, which provides weather data to pilots. In response to public concern, city officials provided information about the airport's operations and safety measures on Saturday, just days after the deadly crash. Here's what we know, based on their response: According to city data, Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport saw more than 386,000 takeoffs and landings in the past year. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the region. Yes. The airport is open for flight operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, its air traffic control tower is only staffed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. After hours, pilots operate under what's called 'uncontrolled airspace.' Across the U.S., only about 10% of public airports have control towers. Most pilots are trained to operate in uncontrolled airspace and use a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency to communicate with other aircraft in the area for awareness and so they can operate safely. Pilots are also required to check weather and runway conditions prior to flying. City officials said that the runway edge lights at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport were operational during the time of the crash. These lights help pilots safely land in low-visibility conditions. However, the approach lighting system—owned and maintained by the FAA—was reportedly out of service. This was previously noted in a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM 10/008) issued by the FAA. The airport's Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)—also maintained by the FAA—was reportedly not working at the time of the crash, according to the National Weather Service. City officials noted that it had not received any notification of an outage, and no NOTAM had been issued about the weather system. San Diego mayor releases statement on deadly plane crash Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport follows FAA regulations and performs regular inspections of the airfield to ensure safety. The airport also participates in the FAA's Runway Safety Program, holding annual meetings with pilots and federal officials to review procedures and share updates. In addition, the airport and the FAA have developed a 'Know Before You Go' educational program. This includes a video and online resources to help pilots understand the airport's layout and nearby airspace complexities — including its proximity to San Diego International Airport, MCAS Miramar and Gillespie Field. The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash. The City of San Diego is cooperating fully with federal agencies and has pledged transparency as new information becomes available. In a statement released shortly after the plane crash, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city will support the Navy as it assists the residents affected by this tragedy, which occurred in an area with military housing. Removal of debris and plane parts is expected in the coming days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
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‘Debris everywhere still burning': Family whose house was hit by plane shares what they saw
(FOX 5/KUSI) — While more than a dozen homes on Sample Street in San Diego were damaged in an early morning plane crash on Thursday, there's a corner house on the block that took a direct hit from the aircraft. Despite the strong impact against the home and the multiple fires set off along the street by spilled fuel, all four members of the family and their four pets survived. 'The living room looked like, this is the only way I can describe it, like in movies when they show a meteor hit, and you see the debris everywhere still burning, and burning holes through the ground. That's what my living room looked like,' said Srujana McCarty. The McCarty family, like most families in the surrounding military neighborhood, was asleep when the crash happened around 3:47 a.m. on Thursday. 'Orange glow got brighter': Neighbors describe moments after San Diego plane crash Officials said six people were on the plane when it crashed, and that all are presumed to have died. No one on the ground perished, but several people received medical treatment. For Ben McCarty, the experience of escaping from his burning home was like no other. 'You would expect to face tragedies like that in the military, situations that put you in stress, but for it to happen at your home, it's definitely one of the hardest things to have experienced,' he said. Investigators are working to determine what may have caused the plane to go down just a few miles from Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport, the plane's destination. Read our full coverage of the Murphy Canyon plane crash On Sample Street and some surrounding roadways, around 100 people had to leave their homes after the crash and navigate through a giant debris field that included multiple fires sparked by spilled fuel. The McCarty family said they escaped through their backyard and received help from their neighbors. 'There were a lot of angels who helped us and it's just attributed to the military training,' Ben said. Since the crash, he has been dealing with the aftermath on a personal level. 'Even like last night, any little noise, it was really hard to sleep. Even the chime from opening the door system, a little beep or something, it's all kind of triggering. And any time I would hear like a car going through the speed bumps, it makes you jolt,' Ben said. He said that the tragedy has left him thinking about how a home should be a place of security and comfort. How he and his family regularly secure their house when it's time for bed, locking doors and setting the alarm. He has also thought about how it can all change in an instant. 'You're in your home and you're safe, and then you have a plane come crashing through your house.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Haunting video shows plane slam into homes killing 6 in San Diego after pilot was left flying blind as equipment failed
DRAMATIC footage has captured the moment a private jet carrying a music star and an agent exploded into a fireball after crashing in a San Diego neighborhood. Six people in total are feared to have died in the high-impact smash that claimed the life of rocker Daniel Williams. 5 5 5 Ring doorbell footage captured the impact of the Cessna plane crash just after 3:45 am local time. A ball of fire could be seen in the background, according to the footage recorded by David Nero's device and seen by the NBC affiliate KNSD-TV. The night sky was illuminated by the bursts of light, and then plumes of smoke could be seen billowing. In the moments leading up to the crash, the pilot had to navigate a series of challenges. Heavy fog blanketed the neighborhood as the plane tried to land at an executive airport in the city. It has since emerged that no visibility readings were logged between the hours of 9pm Wednesday and 6am on Thursday, according to National Weather Service data seen by the Fox affiliate KUSI-TV. The private jet's pilot contacted a station at Montgomery-Gibbs airport before turning to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - located eight miles away. National Transportation Safety Board investigators also revealed the control tower at Montgomery-Gibbs was closed at the time. In order to land at the airfield, pilots must have a visibility of at least three miles, as per the Federal Aviation Administration. An automatic weather report from the airport did not have any data for visibility and wind, as reported by the ABC affiliate KGTV-TV. Information linked to the airport's sky condition was also missing. Audio recordings, heard by the outlet, revealed the pilot said he would try to land the plane despite the poor conditions. 'Doesn't sound great, but we'll give it a go,' the pilot said. Investigators have not revealed a cause behind the smash, but they're probing several factors - the weather being one of those. David Soucie, a CNN aviation analyst, believes it's unlikely that the plane ran out of fuel. He pointed out the fact that jet fuel was spattered across the streets in Tierrasanta - located around 10 miles from downtown San Diego. The jet, which can carry up to 10 people, smashed into power lines before colliding into a house, according to investigators. Fuel ignited, which saw cars torched and turned into shells by the side of the road. Doesn't sound great, but we'll give it a go. Pilot Around 100 people in the neighborhood were evacuated and eight people were injured. Cars were in a mangled state and debris was strewn across the road. Locals initially thought an earthquake had struck before they realized what had happened. "My kids woke up as well, they looked out the window and started screaming,' one local told the CBS affiliate KCAL-TV. FIERY SCENE 'My whole front area was on fire. We were trapped in our home and couldn't get out.' Williams and music titan, Dave Shapiro, are the only two victims that have been named. Williams was formerly a drummer for the Christian rock band The Devil Wears Prada. He boasted about being on board the private plane and joked he was at the controls in posts uploaded to his Instagram Stories. Williams' dad later clarified that his son was goofing around, per TMZ. But Shapiro had a pilot license and boasted about his accomplishment in an Instagram post from 2020. And, he shared videos of himself performing maneuvers such as loops and inverted rolls. "Social distancing 6,000 feet from other people is more effective than 6ft," the caption of one of his videos stated. The videos were taken in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. 5 5 .
