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Private Jet Crash in San Diego Kills Six, Including Two Music Industry Figures

The accident destroyed homes, displaced residents, and prompted federal investigations, with dense fog cited as a critical factor.

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Beim Absturz eines Kleinflugzeugs im kalifornischen San Diego sind nach Angaben der US-Behörden alle Insassen getötet worden. "Der Pilot und die Passagiere wurden tödlich verletzt", sagte ein Ermittler der Behörde für Verkehrssicherheit.

Overview

  • Daniel Williams, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, founder of Sound Talent Group, were among the six fatalities in the crash.
  • The Cessna 550, piloted by Shapiro, crashed into the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport during dense fog conditions.
  • Approximately 100 residents were evacuated after the crash, which damaged or destroyed multiple homes and vehicles, leaving several injured on the ground.
  • Shortly before the crash, Williams posted cockpit photos on Instagram, joking about being the 'co-pilot,' though he was not licensed to fly.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA are investigating the crash, with preliminary reports highlighting dense fog as a likely contributing factor.