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Private Jet Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood, Killing 2 and Injuring 8

The Cessna 550 struck 15 homes near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport during dense fog, sparking fires and displacing 100 residents.

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)
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, setting several homes on fire and forcing evacuations along several blocks early Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Overview

  • A private Cessna 550 crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego at 3:45 a.m., causing significant damage to homes and vehicles.
  • Officials confirmed at least two fatalities and eight injuries among those aboard the plane, with no serious injuries reported among ground residents.
  • The crash ignited fires in 15 homes and multiple vehicles, with jet fuel spreading across the area, creating a hazardous materials situation.
  • Approximately 100 residents were evacuated, and many remain displaced as emergency crews work to secure the site and extinguish lingering fires.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation, supported by the FAA, to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred in dense fog.