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San Diego Plane Crash Kills Multiple, Destroys 15 Homes in Dense Fog

A Cessna 550 private jet struck a residential neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, igniting fires and prompting evacuations as investigations focus on weather and potential power line impact.

Authorities work the scene where a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting several homes on fire and forcing evacuations along several blocks early Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Investigators look through the site where a small plane crashed into San Diego, California, residential street on May 22, 2025. The Federal Aviation Authority said a Cessna 550 crashed at around 3:45 am local time. The neighborhood is close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The crash left a "gigantic debris field" and damaged some 15 homes and parked cars, ABC News quoted the San Diego assistant fire chief as saying. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker / AFP)
Authorities work the scene where a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday.

Overview

  • The crash occurred at 3:45 a.m. on May 22, 2025, in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, destroying 15 homes and several vehicles.
  • Officials confirmed multiple fatalities among those aboard the aircraft, with no serious injuries reported among residents on the ground.
  • Heavy fog and low visibility are being examined as contributing factors, along with a potential collision with power lines.
  • Emergency crews evacuated over 100 residents while extinguishing fires fueled by jet fuel spread across the crash site.
  • The NTSB, with FAA assistance, has launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on flight conditions and approach.