Overview
- The Cessna 550 Citation, owned by music agent Dave Shapiro, crashed on May 22 near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in dense fog, killing all six onboard.
- The crash damaged multiple homes and vehicles, but no serious injuries occurred on the ground; eight people were treated for minor injuries.
- Investigators confirmed the airport's runway lights and weather reporting system were non-functional at the time of the crash, complicating the pilot's landing attempt.
- Victims include Shapiro, two of his Sound Talent Group colleagues, a former musician, and two others; all six have been identified by authorities.
- The NTSB and FAA are conducting a year-long investigation into the crash, with preliminary findings expected in the coming weeks.