Plane crash in San Diego, California: Two fatalities reported - Aircraft Crash in San Diego: Two Victims Reported
In San Diego, California, a tragic plane crash occurred early Sunday morning, claiming the lives of six people on board and causing extensive property damage in a residential neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 550, which happened to crash while descending towards the airport without issuing a mayday call.Visibility was reportedly poor due to thick fog at the time of the crash.
The incident resulted in a massive fire, damaging at least 15 homes and numerous vehicles. The blaze was so intense that it was described as a "horror scene" with jet fuel running down the street and thick smoke billowing from the fires.
Residents in the area were left shaken and some were treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation. "It looked like every house was on fire," said Yasmine Sierra, a 35-year-old resident who helped her neighbors escape their burning home.
Marine Jeremy Serna, a 31-year-old resident, was awakened by a loud noise. He looked out the window to see an orange sky, and soon discovered that his house and neighbors' homes were engulfed in flames.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) likely to examine various factors including the weather conditions at the time of the incident.
- Beyond the tragic plane crash in San Diego, general news this week also reported car-accidents causing multiple casualties across various cities.
- In an unrelated development, crime-and-justice headlines reported a string of burglaries at local sports clubs, with valuable equipment stolen.
- On the brighter side, the NFL's San Diego Chargers had a hard-fought victory against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, overshadowing the plane crash tragedy.
- Meanwhile, the NCAA football team from San Diego State University is preparing for their next big game against University of Wyoming, despite the unfortunate events in the city.
- It's a reminder that accidents, such as the plane crash and car-accidents, coexist with American sports like football, demonstrating the duality of life in San Diego, California.
