6 Killed in San Diego Jet Crash That Torched Homes

Deadly Jet Crash in San Diego

• ✈️ A private jet crashed into a military housing neighborhood in San Diego just before 4:00 AM, resulting in the deaths of six people aboard the aircraft.
• 💥 The Cessna was on its final approach to Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport when it crashed 2.2 miles shy of the runway, igniting multiple fires.

Victims and Survivors

• 🎶 Among the deceased were a beloved talent agent, an avid pilot who owned the jet, and the former drummer of the band The Devil Wears Prada, Daniel Williams.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families in the neighborhood were awakened by the explosion and flames, with some using trampolines to escape over backyard fences.
• 🦸 Active duty military members are credited with heroic rescues, helping neighbors, including children, flee the rapidly spreading fires.

Damage and Investigation

• 🏠 The crash destroyed one home and damaged at least 15 others, with jet fuel igniting cars along the street.
• 🔍 NTSB crews worked overnight to lift wreckage and secure the black boxes from the crash site to aid in the investigation.
• ✅ Officials stated it was a miracle that there were no fatalities on the ground, attributing this to the swift actions of the military community.