Airplane Crashes in San Diego Neighborhood, Causing Widespread Damage and Evacuations

In the early hours of Thursday morning, a tragic incident occurred in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego. A Cessna 550 airplane, commonly known as a Citation, crashed into the area during foggy weather, setting approximately 15 homes on fire. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and began evacuating residents along several blocks.

Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy spoke at a press conference, stating that their main priority was to search all the affected homes and ensure everyone’s safety. He also mentioned that the jet fuel from the crashed plane had spread throughout the area, making the situation even more dangerous.

At this time, it is unclear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the crash.

According to a spokesman for the San Diego Fire department, the Citation was en route to Montgomery Executive Airport when it crashed around 3:45 am. This type of private jet is often used for business travel and can hold up to eight people.

The FAA released a statement confirming that they were aware of the incident and that the number of people on board the plane is currently unknown. Eddy mentioned that the visibility was extremely poor at the time of the crash, with thick fog making it difficult to see.

Flight tracking website FlightAware revealed that the Citation had departed from Teterboro Airport in New York City late Wednesday night. It made a stop in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing on to San Diego. The pilot had announced their plans to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, but there were no signs of any problems or emergencies before the crash.

The FAA records show that the Citation is owned by a company based in Alaska and was built in 1985. The airport where the incident occurred has a control tower, but it is not staffed during overnight hours. Pilots communicate their intentions to other pilots listening on a common traffic advisory frequency.

This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.