A Cessna 550 private jet crashed in San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood on Thursday.
According to CBS News, Murphy Canyon is a military housing neighborhood.
The plane crash killed at least two people and injured eight others.
A prominent music agent was among the victims.
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CBS News reports:
The plane crashed into several homes, causing damage to at least 10, the San Diego Police Department said. Officials said jet fuel from the crash ignited multiple car fires.
ADVERTISEMENTThe fiery crash forced residents to evacuate their homes and police to issue road closures. Capt. Bob Heely, Commanding Officer of the Naval base in San Diego, said the neighborhood where the crash occurred is Navy-owned housing.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Preliminary information from the FAA said the plane that crashed in San Diego was a Cessna 550. The lane is part of the Cessna Citation model of jets.
On Thursday morning, San Diego Assistant Fire Chief Dan Eddy told reporters the plane was a private jet registered in the Midwest, although the owner has not been confirmed.
FAA Statement
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
A Cessna 550 crashed near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in California, around 3:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, May 22. The number of people on board is unknown at this time. The FAA and the National…— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) May 22, 2025
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Per BBC:
Prominent music agent Dave Shapiro is among those who were killed after a small plane crashed into a residential street in San Diego, according to his talent company.
Mr Shapiro was the co-founder of Sound Talent Group, whose clients include rock bands like Sum 41, Story of the Year and Pierce the Veil.
Daniel Williams, former drummer for the metal band The Devil Wears Prada, is also feared to have been involved in the crash. Media reports indicate he posted on social media from the plane.
The crash destroyed one home and damaged 10 other buildings in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood, leaving charred cars and debris in the street. Eight people on the ground were injured.
“We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,” a spokesman for Sound Talent Group said in a statement to US media.
ADVERTISEMENT“Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.”
San Diego authorities have said at least two people were killed in the crash, though the National Transportation Safety Board – which is investigating the incident – said the total death toll is still unclear. Authorities have not released the names of any of those killed.
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