Authorities within the metropolis of San Diego say that heavy fog had created low-visibility situations at time of crash.
Authorities within the metropolis of San Diego, California, have mentioned that a number of individuals are lifeless after a small, personal airplane crashed right into a navy housing advanced.
On Thursday, Assistant San Diego Fireplace Chief Dan Eddy mentioned that the airplane had capability for between eight and 10 folks, however it’s not clear how many individuals had been on board throughout the crash.
“I can’t fairly put phrases to explain what the scene seems like, however with the jet gas taking place the road, and every little thing on hearth abruptly, it was fairly horrific to see,” San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl mentioned.
The incident befell within the early hours of Thursday morning, simply earlier than 4am Pacific time (11:00 GMT) in the USA.
The crash left a path of charred automobiles and broken homes within the Tierrasanta neighbourhood of San Diego, situated within the southernmost area of California. Downed energy traces had been noticed close to the scene, as emergency responders struggled to comprise the fireplace.
Residents of the neighbourhood had been evacuated, and police say that two faculties situated close to the location have been closed for the day. Authorities additionally requested folks to keep away from the world whereas emergency crews are at work.
The San Diego Police Division mentioned in a social media put up that “a number of fatalities” had been confirmed from the crash and that one individual stays hospitalised, with two others handled and launched.
The airplane, which officers say was en route from the Midwest, precipitated harm to a number of properties and automobiles within the neighbourhood however didn’t trigger any accidents to residents.
“It was undoubtedly horrifying for certain, however generally, you’ve simply received to drop your head and get to security,” mentioned Christopher Moore, who lives one avenue over from the location of the crash.
Eddy, the assistant hearth chief, mentioned that heavy fog had severely diminished visibility on the time of the crash.
“You could possibly barely see in entrance of you,” he mentioned.
UPDATE: A number of fatalities confirmed in crash close to Sculpin St & Santo Rd. 1 individual hospitalized, 2 handled & launched. Evacuations + highway closures stay. Space anticipated closed all day as FAA investigates. Name 619-531-2000 if you happen to discover particles or jet gas.
— San Diego Police Division (@SanDiegoPD) May 22, 2025
Authorities have but to share particulars concerning the make and mannequin of the airplane, however the flight monitoring web site Flight Conscious says {that a} Cessna Quotation II jet was scheduled to reach on the Montgomery-Gibbs Govt airport in San Diego at 3:47am after departing from the Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mentioned that the Nationwide Transportation Security Board will oversee an investigation into the incident.
