A small plane crash in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego resulted in two fatalities and injuries to several others on Thursday morning.
Two Dead and Multiple Injured in San Diego Plane Crash
Two Dead and Multiple Injured in San Diego Plane Crash
Fatal small plane incident leads to significant damage and evacuations in residential area.
In the early hours of the day, a Cessna 550 aircraft went down, hitting a residential street and causing extensive damage to multiple homes and vehicles. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the plane's capacity to carry up to ten individuals, but details about the deceased and possible passengers remain undisclosed.
Authorities reported that a total of ten buildings suffered damage, with one home being destroyed completely. Among the ground level casualties, at least eight individuals sustained minor injuries; one was taken to the hospital, while others received immediate care on-site.
Approximately 100 residents living nearby were evacuated following the incident. Eyewitness accounts from locals described a terrifying scene, with one resident, Christopher Moore, recalling the loud noise that woke him and his family, prompting them to flee their home as they witnessed a car engulfed in flames.
Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy indicated the severity of the crash, noting the extensive debris spread across the area and that several houses experienced a direct hit. Reports from the site confirmed that first responders encountered considerable chaos, described as “plane everywhere.”
At the time of the crash, the aircraft appeared to be approaching Montgomery Field airport, situated around six miles from downtown San Diego.
As investigations continue into the crash's cause, the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
Aviation safety remains a critical area of concern as the number of accidents brings attention to the need for stringent regulations and oversight in the industry.
Authorities reported that a total of ten buildings suffered damage, with one home being destroyed completely. Among the ground level casualties, at least eight individuals sustained minor injuries; one was taken to the hospital, while others received immediate care on-site.
Approximately 100 residents living nearby were evacuated following the incident. Eyewitness accounts from locals described a terrifying scene, with one resident, Christopher Moore, recalling the loud noise that woke him and his family, prompting them to flee their home as they witnessed a car engulfed in flames.
Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy indicated the severity of the crash, noting the extensive debris spread across the area and that several houses experienced a direct hit. Reports from the site confirmed that first responders encountered considerable chaos, described as “plane everywhere.”
At the time of the crash, the aircraft appeared to be approaching Montgomery Field airport, situated around six miles from downtown San Diego.
As investigations continue into the crash's cause, the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
Aviation safety remains a critical area of concern as the number of accidents brings attention to the need for stringent regulations and oversight in the industry.
