All six passengers believed dead after small plane crash in San Diego

Yahoo

23-05-2025

All six people on board a small plane are believed to have died when the aircraft crashed in the western US city of San Diego, officials said on Friday.
Asked if anyone on the plane survived, the assistant chief of the San Diego Fire Department, Dan Eddy, answered: "I don't know on that point, but no, I don't believe so."
The small Cessna aircraft crashed early on Thursday, leaving a sea of flames on a residential street in the California city.
The fire department said most of the flames were quickly contained. At least 10 homes were damaged or destroyed, and several cars burst into flames.
About 100 residents were left homeless in the wake of the accident with many placed in hotels, while others found shelter with friends or relatives. The affected area is home to many families with military backgrounds.
"I can't quite put words to describe what this scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see" said police chief Scott Wahl.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still unclear, but visibility was poor at the time due to thick fog.
The US Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations.
Culture magazine Billboard reported that music manager Dave Shapiro, who managed the rock band Sum41, was among the victims. Reports also said the drummer from a metal band called The Devil Wears Prada was on board.