Updated 23 May 2025 at 19:06 IST
Small Plane Crashes In San Diego, Homes Engulfed in Flames, 2 Killed
A small plane crashed into a residential area in San Diego on Thursday, setting multiple homes and vehicles on fire and forcing evacuations across several blocks. Several people are killed in the incident.
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San Diego Plane Crash: A small plane crashed into a residential area in San Diego on Thursday, setting multiple homes and vehicles on fire and forcing evacuations across several blocks. The incident happened in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood near Sculpin Street and Santo Road, close to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
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After plane crash 2 people are killed. At least 15 homes have been affected, with several vehicles engulfed in flames. The Cessna 550 aircraft was en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when it went down at around 3:45 AM (EST).
Residents reported hearing a loud explosion before seeing flames engulf homes and vehicles. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Eddy described the scene as "something from a movie", with jet fuel spread across the area.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation into the San Diego plane crash.
Published 22 May 2025 at 19:42 IST