At least three dead after plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood

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At least three dead after plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — At least three people were killed and eight others were injured when a plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, igniting fires and causing panic among local residents.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident was reported just before 4 a.m. in the area of Sculpin Street and Santo Road, located in the Murphy Canyon community. •••

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Based on preliminary information, a Cessna 550, en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, plummeted from the night sky, impacting multiple homes and vehicles in its wake. At least 15 residences were affected, many of them being military families.

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Emergency responders rushed to the scene, battling flames fueled by spilled jet fuel and downed powerlines.

The scene of s plane ****** in San Diego on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (KSWB)

“We have jet fuel all over the place,” Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. “Our main goal is to search all these homes and get everybody out right now.”

He also described “a gigantic debris field” in the dense, packed neighborhood.

Around 100 residents in the impacted area were quickly evacuated. A temporary evacuation center has been established at Miller Elementary School, located at 4343 Shields St., to assist displaced residents.

The scattered fires have since been extinguished.

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The scene of a plane ****** in San Diego on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (KSWB)

Though initially reporting that no one on the ground was injured, police updated the public shortly after 11 a.m., explaining that at least five people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. At least three others were also treated for minor injuries.

Authorities have confirmed

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the plane when it crashed, including a music executive, the former drummer of The ****** Wears Prada and two employees of a local music talent agency.

The plane — a Cessna Citation II (C550) twin-jet aircraft — has a capacity that ranges from six to eight people.

At least 10 buildings were damaged during the ******, along with multiple vehicles.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the ******. The FAA released the following statement on the incident:

“A Cessna 550 crashed near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in California, around 3:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, May 22. Six people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NSTB will lead the investigation and provide any updates.”

San Diego Police and other first responders remain on scene as the investigation continues. Residents are advised to avoid the area while authorities assess the situation and secure the ****** site. Roads in the area are closed to traffic.

It is not yet known what caused the plane to go down. Police are encouraging anyone who finds debris or notices jet fuel to report it by calling 619-531-2000.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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