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Several people dead after small plane crash in San Diego neighborhood Music agency employees among several people dead in San Diego plane crash
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FAA said a Cessna 550 crashed in the early morning, damaging several vehicles and a home Sound Talent Group says three employees killed as officials investigate what caused Cessna 550 plane to crash
Several people are dead after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego, California, early on Thursday morning, the San Diego police department confirmed, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles. Several people have died, including the co-founder of a music agency, after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego early on Thursday morning, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles.
The crash killed the plane’s passengers, Dan Eddy, the assistant San Diego fire chief, said at a Thursday morning news conference. The aircraft could hold eight to 10 people but it is unknown how many were on board. No one on the ground in the military housing neighborhood was injured. Sound Talent Group, which has represented artists such as Sum 41 and Vanessa Carlton, confirmed on Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane. Among those who died was the agency’s co-founder Dave Shapiro, who was listed as the owner of the plane and has a pilot’s license, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The incident was reported in the Murphy Canyon community, near the Montgomery-Gibbs executive airport, around 3.47am local time. The plane reportedly struck at least one home, charring the structure and causing the roof to collapse, and damaged several vehicles. Authorities said the crash damaged about 10 homes, and left jet fuel throughout the area. Six people were onboard the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, but the total number of deaths is unknown.
Media reported the area was still covered in glass and an extensive debris field on Thursday morning as a thick black smoke lingered. Several people on the ground were injured as they tried to flee, including five people from a family who were treated for smoke inhalation and another person who was injured as they attempted to climb out of a window.
Dan Eddy, the assistant San Diego fire chief, said at a news conference that the crash had killed the plane’s passengers.
The incident was reported in the Murphy Canyon community, near the Montgomery-Gibbs executive airport, around 3.47am local time. Amid foggy weather, the plane reportedly struck at least one home, charring the structure and causing the roof to collapse, and damaged several vehicles. Authorities said the crash damaged about 10 homes, and left jet fuel throughout the area.
Media reported the area was covered in glass and an extensive debris field as a thick black smoke lingered.
“I can’t quite put words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street, and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see,” said Scott Wahl, the San Diego police chief.“I can’t quite put words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street, and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see,” said Scott Wahl, the San Diego police chief.
Christopher Moore, who lives near the crash site, told the Associated Press that a loud bang woke him and his wife and that when they looked out their window they saw smoke.Christopher Moore, who lives near the crash site, told the Associated Press that a loud bang woke him and his wife and that when they looked out their window they saw smoke.
The couple grabbed their two young children and ran out of the house, seeing a car in flames as they fled the neighborhood.The couple grabbed their two young children and ran out of the house, seeing a car in flames as they fled the neighborhood.
At least 100 residents of the neighborhood evacuated. Meanwhile, authorities closed nearby roads, diverting drivers on northbound Interstate 15.At least 100 residents of the neighborhood evacuated. Meanwhile, authorities closed nearby roads, diverting drivers on northbound Interstate 15.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Cessna 550 aircraft crashed at about 3.45am local time near the Montgomery-Gibbs executive airport, with an unknown number of people on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Cessna 550 aircraft crashed at about 3.45am local time near the Montgomery-Gibbs executive airport, with an unknown number of people onboard.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
Officials said they will investigate whether the plane may have hit a power line.Officials said they will investigate whether the plane may have hit a power line.
Sound Talent Group has not yet shared the names of the other two employees who died.
“We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy,” the agency said in a statement.
Associated Press contributed reportingAssociated Press contributed reporting