In brief
In the wake of the devastating incident, local residents recount harrowing moments as first responders manage the aftermath.
A small plane crash in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood of San Diego on Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of two individuals, according to local authorities. The ill-fated Cessna 550 aircraft struck a residential street, demolishing one house and damaging ten others. Emergency services reported that eight people on the ground sustained minor injuries; one was transported to the hospital, while the others received on-site medical assistance. The crash led to the evacuation of approximately 100 residents from adjacent areas due to safety concerns.Describing the chaotic scene, Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy stated, “There’s plane everywhere,” indicating the level of destruction caused by the crash. He confirmed that the aircraft had a direct impact on multiple homes, yet initial assessments suggested no serious injuries among the residents of those homes.Local resident Christopher Moore recounted the terrifying experience as he and his family were jolted awake by a loud bang. Upon looking outside, they were met with a plume of smoke and flames engulfing a nearby vehicle. “It was definitely horrifying for sure, but sometimes you've just got to drop your head and get to safety,” he commented.Witness accounts varied, with one marine neighbour recalling an eerie whistling sound before the explosion that shook his home. The plane had reportedly been en route to Montgomery Field, an airport located about six miles north of downtown San Diego.Authorities have yet to disclose the identities of the deceased or the passengers aboard the aircraft. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic aviation incident.
