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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
US plane crash: Small aircraft carrying 6 passengers crashes in San Diego; search on for survivors
A small plane carrying six people crashed into the Pacific Ocean, about 8 kilometres off the coast near San Diego, on Sunday. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna 414, was reported down shortly before 1 pm, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue and the US Coast Guard. Coast Guard officials said a debris field was discovered near Point Loma on Sunday afternoon, and search efforts began in an area where the water is about 200 feet (61 metres) deep. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12.30 pm, not long after takeoff. Flight tracking website showed the plane was bound for Phoenix. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have confirmed that they are investigating the crash. 'A debris field has been located, but I do not currently have the size of it,' Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Graves told NBC 7 shortly before 3.30 pm.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Small plane carrying six crashes off the coast of Sunset Cliffs
A small plane with six people aboard crashed into the ocean about 3 miles off Sunset Cliffs Sunday afternoon, prompting a search involving several agencies. The Coast Guard received the report at 12:50 p.m. and began searching the debris field with several assets, including a Jayhawk helicopter, a C-27 airplane, the Cutter Sea Otter and two smaller boats, said Petty Officer Charlie Valor. None of the people believed to be on board had been found by early evening as the search continued, Coast Guard officials said. The plane was a Cessna 414, which is a pressurized, twin-engine aircraft designed to carry six to eight passengers, according to officials. San Diego lifeguards initially assisted with the search, then were called off after it became clear the plane went down in water that is probably 200 feet deep or more, a spokesperson said. 'The U.S. Coast Guard alerted San Diego fire department lifeguards after receiving reports from vessels of a large splash approximately three miles off Sunset Cliffs,' said Candace Hadley, a spokesperson for San Diego Fire-Rescue. 'Lifeguards responded with several rescue vessels (boats and some personal watercraft), who located an oil sheen and some debris on the water,' Hadley said. She said lifeguards requested additional support from the Coast Guard because of the depth of the water being searched. The Coast Guard has since assumed responsibility for search, rescue and recovery operations. 'Initial debris recovered by lifeguards have been turned over to Coast Guard authorities. Our Triton vessel is currently on standby in case there is any additional need for assistance,' she said. The high-performance Triton is equipped with hoses and can be used to fight fires. This is the second private plane to crash in the San Diego area in the past 2 1/2 weeks. On May 22, a Cessna 550 Citation II jet crashed into a Murphy Canyon neighborhood, damaging a four-plex in the military housing area and setting 20 vehicles on fire. Six people on board the jet — the pilot and five passengers — were killed in the crash. Miraculously, only a few people suffered minor injuries on the ground. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of that crash. Officials noted the plane was heading to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa on a foggy evening when the plane clipped a transmission line about 120 feet in the air. In that incident, the plane had departed from Teterboro, N.J., then stopped in Wichita, Kan., before heading on to San Diego. With Sunday's crash, it was not immediately clear where the plane had taken off from or its intended destination.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Plane drops red retardant over Springhurst Fire in North County
POWAY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Striking photos surfaced Saturday evening showing an air tanker releasing a cloud of red fire retardant over the Springhurst Fire in Poway — a coordinated firefighting effort that successfully halted the blaze's forward progress at 7 acres. The brush fire broke out around 5:11 p.m. in the 12300 block of Springhurst Drive, prompting an immediate response from San Diego Fire-Rescue and other agencies. The flames quickly threatened homes in the area, leading authorities to issue an evacuation warning for residents between Springhurst Drive and Beeler Creek Trail. City answers questions about Montgomery-Gibbs airport following plane crash Air support played a key role in stopping the fire. Aerial images captured the moment a firefighting aircraft swooped over the brush-covered hills, releasing a vibrant red line of retardant designed to slow the fire's advance and protect nearby structures. By 6:52 p.m., officials announced the fire's forward rate of spread had been stopped. 2 arrested at DUI checkpoint in North County 'It ended up being about a 7-acre fire, but the crews worked really, really well together,' said Capt. Jason Shanley, information officer with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. 'Coordinated effort was great.' The evacuation warning was later lifted, allowing residents to return to their homes safely. Firefighters remained on scene into the evening to monitor hot spots and ensure containment lines were held. No injuries or structural damage were reported. Officials are reminding the public that with fire season ramping up, it's important to remain prepared and follow evacuation guidance when issued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
International Business Times
22-05-2025
- General
- International Business Times
At Least 10 Feared Dead after Private Plane Smashes into San Diego Neighborhood as Multiple Homes are Set Ablaze
Multiple people have been confirmed dead after a private aircraft crashed in a peaceful military housing area in Southern California as residents slept on Thursday morning, sparking huge fires and a major evacuation of an area, according to police reports. The Cessna 550 aircraft crashed in the Murphy Canyon area around of San Diego around 3:47 a.m. amid heavy fog, with authorities confirming there were no survivors. According to San Diego police and fire officials, the plane had a capacity of eight to ten passengers, though the exact number of passengers on board has not yet been determined. However, no one was injured on the ground, according to authorities. Fog Caused Major Problem A massive fireball erupted following the crash, setting several homes and vehicles on fire. At least 15 homes have been impacted, San Diego Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. Neighbors told NBC 7 that they heard a "loud boom," felt their walls "shook," and then saw the flames. Another resident described the blast not as a typical explosion but more like "fireworks." All residents in the area have been evacuated due to a "HAZMAT situation," with the evacuations covering multiple streets. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. "When it hit the street, as the jet fuel went down it took out every single car that was on both sides of the street," Eddy said. "You can see that every single car was burning down both sides of the street." Large pieces of wreckage and debris from the aircraft were scattered across the neighborhood. A utility pole was knocked down during the crash, causing power outages in the surrounding area. Officials are investigating whether the aircraft may have struck a power line. San Diego Fire-Rescue has classified the event as a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) situation due to jet fuel flowing along the residential street, according to CBS 8. Chaotic Scene Multiple emergency response teams, including local firefighters, military police, the California Highway Patrol, San Diego police, and ambulance services, have been dispatched to the scene. Along the street, the roof of one house had caved in and was scorched black, with a piece of white metal lying on the pavement in front of it. Several cars, completely burned out, lined the roadway, while broken tree branches, shattered glass, and fragments of white and blue metal were strewn across the area. Thick black smoke rose at the end of the block as the flames continued to burn. "There are multiple cars engulfed, we have jet fuel all over the place. We have hazmat on scene, and we asked for more resources. We are also working with the military," Eddy said during a press conference Thursday morning. "The main goal moving forward is to ensure all those houses are cleared and no one is inside. Then we will move to the middle where the plane crashed near the cars and search them, then search the plane."
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Daniel Williams, Devil Wears Prada drummer feared dead in San Diego Cessna 550 plane crash
Daniel Williams, former drummer of the band The Devil Wears Prada, is feared dead in the Cessna 550 plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon early on Thursday. The 39-year-old had shared a photo of himself at the controls of the aircraft, saying he was the 'co-pilot now'. It is unclear if her was joking. Authorities are yet to confirm the victims' identities. This comes hours after a Cessna 550 private plane crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, at around 3:47 AM local time during dense fog. The crash, near the 3100 block of Salmon Street, caused a fireball that set multiple homes and cars ablaze, affecting at least 15 properties. Read More: San Diego plane crash update: Multiple dead after Cessna 550 went down in Murphy Canyon San Diego Fire-Rescue declared it a HAZMAT situation due to jet fuel leakage, and evacuations spanned several streets. The FAA reported no survivors, with the plane capable of carrying 8–10 passengers, though the exact number aboard is unknown. The NTSB is investigating the cause, with no details on the flight's origin beyond it coming from the Midwest. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Williams began playing drums in sixth grade, starting with a snare in a high school band before joining a punk band with friends, per an interview with Colorado Music Buzz. He co-founded The Devil Wears Prada in 2005, a Christian-influenced metalcore band named after the novel for its non-materialistic connotations. Williams was the drummer from 2005 until his departure in July 2016, contributing to albums like Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above and Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), 8:18 (2013), and the Space EP (2015). The band, initially signed to Rise Records, later moved to Ferret, Warner, and Roadrunner before returning to Rise. Read More: San Diego plane crash: Who owned Cessna 550 aircraft that went down in Murphy Canyon? The Devil Wears Prada announced Williams' exit in July 2016, stating, 'We wish him nothing but the best with everything he does going forward,' as they prepared a new album with producer Dan Korneff. Daniel Williams confirmed his departure on X, expressing gratitude to fans and inviting them to 'say hi to me on the street in San Diego,' indicating he had relocated there. On Thursday, social media users found Williams' Instagram story where he said he was boarding the Cessna aircraft. 'It looks like Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, was on board the plane that crashed in San Diego this morning. Absolutely heartbreaking,' one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
