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23-05-2025
- Entertainment
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood
SAN DIEGO -- A private jet carrying a music talent agent and five others hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, slamming into a home and killing multiple people on the flight. With the home engulfed in flames and jet fuel rolling down the streets, half a dozen vehicles ignited while residents in the neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing were shaken awake just before 4 a.m. by the thunderous crash and subsequent explosions. Out their windows, they saw a wall of fire. 'I can't quite put words to describe what the 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,' San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. No one in the neighborhood died, but eight were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and injuries that were not life-threatening, including a person who was hurt climbing out a window, police officer Anthony Carrasco said. Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two employees were among those killed, the music agency said in a statement. Sound Talent Group has represented artists including American pop band Hanson, American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and the Canadian rock group Sum 41. Hanson is perhaps best known for its earworm 1990s pop hit, 'MMMBop.' Shapiro also owned Velocity Records. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy,' the agency said. Six people were on board the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities were still combing the scene and recovering the bodies before releasing an official number and identifying the dead, though there were not believed to be any survivors aboard the flight. Daniel Williams, former drummer for metal band The Devil Wears Prada, posted on his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon that he was boarding the plane with Shapiro. The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the band wrote. A representative for the band referred to their social post when asked about Williams' death. Parts of Shapiro's 1985 Cessna 550 Citation littered a large area, including fragments under the power lines and a section of wing on a road behind the homes, said Elliot Simpson of the National Transportation Safety Board. The home that was struck was destroyed, with its front heavily burned and its roof partially collapsed, and about 10 others were damaged in Murphy Canyon, the largest neighborhood of Navy-owned housing in the country, officials said. Ben McCarty and his wife, who live in the home that was hit, said they felt heat all around them. 'My wife was screaming, and she's like, 'There's a fire,'' McCarty, who has served in the Navy for 13 years, told local ABC affiliate KGTV. When he walked toward the front of the house, he saw that the roof had fallen off and flames blocked their exit. They grabbed their children and dogs and ran to the back, where their neighbors helped them climb over the fence to escape. The plane also hit both of the couple's vehicles, which burned. 'It put my truck into our living room,' McCarty said. Other vehicles along the block were melted and scorched into burned shells. One stubborn car fire sent smoke billowing up for hours. Ariya Waterworth said she woke up to a 'whooshing sound' and then saw a giant fireball outside. She screamed for help as firefighters arrived and helped her get out with her two children and their family dog. One of the family's cars was 'completely disintegrated,' and the other had extensive damage. Her yard was littered with plane parts, broken glass and debris. 'I definitely do feel blessed, because we've been spared,' she said. At least 100 residents were evacuated. Hours after the crash, jet fuel rolled down Salmon Street. The smell of fumes lingered throughout the day, and officials said it was unclear when it would be safe for people to return. 'We have jet fuel all over the place,' Assistant San Diego Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said. Eddy added that the fog was so thick in the morning that 'you could barely see in front of you.' The flight took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, near Manhattan, at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and made a fuel stop in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing on to San Diego, according to Simpson. Based on the flight path, it was bound for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when it struck power lines about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of the airfield, Simpson said. Audio recorded by includes a brief transmission from the pilot saying he was on final approach to the airport and was about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) out at 3:45 a.m. NTSB investigators planned to spend Thursday and Friday at the scene gathering evidence, Simpson said. He welcomed video or other details from any witnesses. At that hour and in foggy weather, the plane was likely operating on an instrument flight rules plan, which is typically used during reduced visibility, said Barry Newman, a board-certified aviation attorney. However, for that airport, once an aircraft reaches 673 feet (205 meters), the pilot also has to rely on sight. 'If a pilot descends to that level and he can't see the runway, he has to call for a missed approach or divert to another airport,' Newman said. 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. And in December 2008, a 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
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
All six passengers believed dead after small plane crash in San Diego
All six people on board a small plane are believed to have died when the aircraft crashed in the western US city of San Diego, officials said on Friday. Asked if anyone on the plane survived, the assistant chief of the San Diego Fire Department, Dan Eddy, answered: "I don't know on that point, but no, I don't believe so." The small Cessna aircraft crashed early on Thursday, leaving a sea of flames on a residential street in the California city. The fire department said most of the flames were quickly contained. At least 10 homes were damaged or destroyed, and several cars burst into flames. About 100 residents were left homeless in the wake of the accident with many placed in hotels, while others found shelter with friends or relatives. The affected area is home to many families with military backgrounds. "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" said police chief Scott Wahl. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still unclear, but visibility was poor at the time due to thick fog. The US Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations. Culture magazine Billboard reported that music manager Dave Shapiro, who managed the rock band Sum41, was among the victims. Reports also said the drummer from a metal band called The Devil Wears Prada was on board.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Devil Wears Prada drummer's final moments ahead of deadly plane crash
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said: 'I can't quite put words to describe what the 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." More details about a plane crash that claimed the lives of a music talent agent and five others have now been revealed - including the flight path and possible reason it crashed. The plane had taken off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Wednesday at 11.15pm ET, tracking data reveals. It's said the plan had stopped for fuel in Kansas before continue its journey to California. However, in the early hours of Thursday, May 22 the plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, slamming into a home and killing multiple people on the flight, including Devil Wears Prada's ex-drummer Daniel Williams. With the home engulfed in flames and jet fuel rolling down the streets, half a dozen vehicles ignited while residents in the neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing were shaken awake just before 4am by the thunderous crash and subsequent explosions Hours before the incident, the 39-year-old star shared an image of himself at the plane's controls. He had said he was the "co-pilot now" in a message where it wasn't clear if he was joking. He had earlier captioned a post: "'Here we gooooo." San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said: 'I can't quite put words to describe what the 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." More information has come to light about the planes flght path. The flight took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, near Manhattan, at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and made a fuel stop in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing on to San Diego, according to Simpson. Based on the flight path, it was bound for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when it struck power lines about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of the airfield, Simpson said. Audio recorded by includes a brief transmission from the pilot saying he was on final approach to the airport and was about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) out at 3:45 a.m. Assistant San Diego Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said that the fog was so thick in the morning that 'you could barely see in front of you.' No one in the neighborhood died, but eight were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and injuries that were not life-threatening, including a person who was hurt climbing out a window, police officer Anthony Carrasco said. Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two employees were among those killed, the music agency said in a statement. Sound Talent Group has represented artists including American pop band Hanson, American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and the Canadian rock group Sum 41. Hanson is perhaps best known for its earworm 1990s pop hit, 'MMMBop.' Shapiro also owned Velocity Records. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy,' the agency said. Six people were on board the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities were still combing the scene and recovering the bodies before releasing an official number and identifying the dead, though there were not believed to be any survivors aboard the flight. Daniel Williams, former drummer for metal band The Devil Wears Prada, posted on his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon that he was boarding the plane with Shapiro. The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the band wrote. Friends and fans have been paying tribute to him on social media. Taking to Twitter /X, one user wrote before any official confirmation: "Rest Easy, Daniel." Another added: "Rest in Peace Dave Shapiro, Daniel Williams, and everyone on that flight. "Some of my very first shows were booked through Dave. I had a handful of shows with Daniel, always a pleasure to see him play. Gone way too soon."
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Several killed as small plane crashes in San Diego in US
agencies Los Angeles A small Cessna aircraft crashed into a residential neighbourhood in San Diego early on Thursday, killing several people on board, authorities said. Several passengers on board the Cessna aircraft were killed, a spokesman for the fire service said. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Cessna 550 aircraft crashed near California's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 3:45 am (1045 GMT), with the number of people aboard the plane still unknown. The crash left a trail of charred vehicles and damaged houses in the Tierrasanta neighbourhood of San Diego, located in the southernmost region of California. Downed power lines were observed near the scene, as emergency responders struggled to contain the fire. The residents of several houses that were damaged in the crash and subsequent fires were unharmed, and most of the fires were quickly brought under control, the fire service said. Describing the scene, police chief Scott Wahl said: '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.' The emergency services did a 'heroic' job in evacuating people and 'doing anything and everything they could to try to save somebody's life,' Wahl added. The plane, which officials say was en route from the Midwest, caused damage to several homes and vehicles in the neighbourhood but did not cause any injuries to residents. Police said evacuations were in place for three streets near the crash cite, asking residents to report smelling fuel or finding debris. The FAA said it was investigating the crash together with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). According to US broadcaster ABC, around 15 houses were damaged in the accident. The background to the crash initially remained unclear. Accidents involving small aircraft occur time and again in the United States, often due to mistakes made by amateur pilots.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
At Least 2 Dead, 8 Injured After Private Plane Crashes into San Diego Neighborhood
At least 2 people have died and eight others were injured after an early morning jet crash in a San Diego military neighborhood on Thursday, May 22 None of the victims have been publicly identified An investigation is ongoing by the National Transportation Safety Board Two people are confirmed dead and eight others were injured after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, authorities said in an update hours after the crash. The San Diego Police Department confirmed the death toll in a post on X and said that around 10 buildings in the neighborhood were damaged in the early morning crash on Thursday, May 22. The victims have not yet been publicly identified by authorities. Preliminary information previously obtained by PEOPLE said the Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna 550 crashed near San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at approximately 3:45 a.m., local time. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. PEOPLE has contacted the San Diego Police Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue for more information. The crash occurred amid foggy weather in the U.S. military's largest housing neighborhood, damaging several parked vehicles, too, though it's also unknown what caused the incident, the Associated Press reported. "I just walked it myself, and down the street itself, it looks like something from a movie," San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Assistant Chief Dan Eddy, according to NBC News. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl noted that jet fuel was "going down the street and everything on fire all at once," telling the outlet that "it was pretty horrific to see." Although additional information has yet to be shared, Eddy said that all of the fatalities occurred on the plane, the outlet reported. Officials earlier said that no one from the affected homes was transported for medical attention, but at a later briefing, police officer Anthony Carrasco said five people from a single family were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, the AP reported. He noted that one person was taken to the hospital after he was injured while climbing out of a window trying to escape. Two others were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In their social media post, police that evacuations and road closures remained in effect. "Call 619-531-2000 if you find debris or jet fuel," the department added. Read the original article on People
