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Private Jet Crash in San Diego Kills Two, Injures Eight, and Displaces Nearly 100 Residents

The Cessna 550 crashed into Murphy Canyon early Thursday, destroying homes and vehicles, while the NTSB investigates a possible power-line collision.

San Diego Plane Crash
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Daniel Williams of The Devil Wears Prada performs during the Rock On The Range festival at Columbus Crew Stadium on May 16, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Overview

  • The crash occurred at 3:47 a.m. in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, with foggy conditions potentially affecting visibility.
  • Music agent Dave Shapiro, a co-founder of Sound Talent Group, was among the two confirmed fatalities onboard the plane.
  • Eight people on the ground sustained injuries, while approximately 100 residents were evacuated due to jet fuel spills and structural damage.
  • The crash damaged 10 to 15 homes and several vehicles, leaving a significant debris field and triggering hours-long firefighting efforts.
  • The NTSB is investigating the cause, including reports that the plane may have struck a power line during its approach to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.