A small plane crashes in the San Diego military neighborhood
A small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, killing multiple passengers and burning dozens of homes.
As new details continue to be revealed, local and federal officials continued to investigate the cause of the fatal May 22nd plane crash in a military residential area in Southern California.
They crashed into the neighborhood early in the morning, blew more than dozens of other fires in nearby cars and homes, sending smoke into the sky and sending smoke into the sky, according to information from the Federal Aviation Administration, National Traffic Safety Commission, San Diego Police and firefighters.
Police said emergency personnel responded to the scene immediately, extinguishing multiple fires and assisting residents in evacuation. At least half a dozen people were on private jets at the time of the incident.
As of May 23, authorities had confirmed two deaths and multiple injuries in the crash.
This is something you should know so far, including where it happened, who died, and who is thought to be dead.
Where did the plane crash occur?
The jet crashed near Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego around 3:45am local time, and the FAA released in a statement.
The jet crashed along the streets of Tierra Santa, located about 10 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. There is a large military community in the neighborhood.
Where did the plane come from?
Elliot Simpson, a senior aviation accident investigator at the National Transportation Safety Board, said on May 21, the plane departed from Teterboro, New Jersey, and flew to Wichita, Kansas. The plane stopped fuel in Wichita before flying to San Diego, Simpson said.
“The (plane) struck a power line about two miles southeast of the airport and then collided with the house,” Simpson said at a press conference, adding that the NTSB would investigate the incident.
Who died in the crash crash of a San Diego plane?
As of May 23, authorities had confirmed at least two deaths in the crash.
The Sound Talent Group, co-founded by music agency Dave Shapiro, confirmed his death in a statement to USA Today. Two other employees also died in the crash.
- Shapiro, 42 years old, talent agent. Shapiro was self-identified on his Instagram page as “Airport/Helicopter Pilot.”
- Devil member Daniel Williams has been wearing Prada since the band began in 2005-2016. The former drummer was on a flight with Shapiro, although his destination was not stated in his May 21st Instagram story. Before the crash, Williams posted images of the plane and its cockpit on his Instagram story, People Magazine reported.
The metalcore band paid tribute to Williams and Shapiro on the emotional May 22 page shared on the social media page.
How many people were on board a plane in San Diego that crashed?
At least six people were on the plane, including Shapiro and Williams, FAA officials said.
As of May 23, the identities of the other passengers were not immediately known, and officials had not released who piloted the plane.
People injured in a crash crash on a San Diego plane
San Diego police reported eight people on the ground were injured after the crash.
Police said two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, while six others were seen by doctors.
Who is investigating the crash on a San Diego plane?
The crash is being investigated by the FAA and NTSB-Case major agencies.
Contribution: Edward Segara
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter at USA Today. Contact her at nalund @usatoday.com and follow her at x @nataliealund.
