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 stated that a number of persons are useless after a small, non-public airplane crashed right into a army housing complicated.
On Thursday, Assistant San Diego Hearth Chief Dan Eddy stated that the airplane had capability for between eight and 10 folks, however it isn’t clear how many individuals had been on board through 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 all of sudden, it was fairly horrific to see,” San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl stated.
The incident occurred 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 strains had been noticed close to the scene, as emergency responders struggled to include the hearth.
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 stated in a social media publish 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, prompted injury to a number of houses and automobiles within the neighbourhood however didn’t trigger any accidents to residents.
“It was undoubtedly horrifying for positive, however typically, you’ve simply acquired to drop your head and get to security,” stated Christopher Moore, who lives one avenue over from the location of the crash.
Eddy, the assistant hearth chief, stated that heavy fog had severely diminished visibility on the time of the crash.
“You would barely see in entrance of you,” he stated.
UPDATE: A number of fatalities confirmed in crash close to Sculpin St & Santo Rd. 1 individual hospitalized, 2 handled & launched. Evacuations + street closures stay. Space anticipated closed all day as FAA investigates. Name 619-531-2000 should you discover particles or jet gas.
— San Diego Police Division (@SanDiegoPD) Might 22, 2025
Authorities have but to share particulars in regards to 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 Government airport in San Diego at 3:47am after departing from the Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that the Nationwide Transportation Security Board will oversee an investigation into the incident.
