San Diego Couple Describes Home Destroyed by Plane Crash

Early Morning Devastation

• 💡 The incident occurred around 3:30-4:00 AM when the couple was woken by a loud explosion and their wife screaming about a fire.
• 🏠 Upon investigation, they discovered their roof was torn off, and they could see the night sky from their living room.

Escape and Rescue

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The immediate priority was ensuring the safety of their children, with the wife grabbing the youngest and the husband the other.
• ⚠️ They found their front exit blocked by fire and debris, and the side gate leading to the front was also impassable due to burning debris.
• 🤝 Neighbors came to their aid, helping them get the children over a fence, and eventually assisting the couple and their dogs to safety on the other side.

Impact on Property

• 💥 The plane appeared to have hit their white Ram truck, which was in the front yard, and slammed into the front of their house.
• 🔥 The truck was burned up and was located in their front yard and living room, having been pushed into the living space by the impact.