Citation C550 Business Jet Crashes in San Diego Neighborhood During Bad Weather

Pre-Crash Communication and Weather Concerns

• ✈️ A Cessna C550 Citation, callsign N666DS, was cleared for an RNAV 28 approach into Montgomery Field.
• ❓ The pilot inquired about the weather conditions, noting that Gillespie weather might differ significantly from Montgomery.
• 📊 Miramar automated weather reported wind calm, visibility 1/2 mile, and an indefinite ceiling at 200 feet, which the pilot acknowledged as "doesn't sound great."
• ☁️ Further weather checks indicated slightly better conditions at another location, but with higher minimums, suggesting it was also not an ideal option.

Approach and Landing Clearance

• 📉 The aircraft was instructed to descend and maintain 5,500 feet.
• 📍 The pilot confirmed they would be okay and did not require a turn to the south.
• 🛣️ The Citation was cleared for the approach to runway 28 right, with instructions to report cancellation after landing.
• 📞 The pilot confirmed they had the necessary phone number for post-landing communication.

In-Flight Traffic and Potential Go-Around

• ⚠️ The pilot mentioned the possibility of a go-around and asked about the conditions for it.
• 💬 The controller acknowledged the pilot's request and confirmed the clearance.
• ✈️ Traffic was reported as a citation triple 6 delta sierra at 3800 feet.