Overview

• A Cessna 550 Citation II corporate jet crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood at 3:45 a.m., killing all onboard and causing significant property damage.
• No injuries or fatalities were reported among residents on the ground, but the crash destroyed an entire block of military housing and vehicles.
• Dense coastal fog with reduced visibility is being investigated as a critical factor in the crash, which occurred during the jet's approach to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
• The FAA and NTSB are analyzing flight records, communications, and meteorological data to determine the cause of the incident.
• This is the second crash of a Cessna 550 in the same area within four months, raising concerns about safety protocols and navigation aids at the airport.