Emergency Strikes: Small Aircraft Crashes Near Residential San Diego
San Diego, CA – A small private aircraft crashed in a residential neighborhood in San Diego late Tuesday afternoon, resulting in multiple fatalities and significant property damage. The FAA and NTSB have launched a full investigation into the crash.
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Timeline of the Crash: A Rapid Descent
Time: 4:12 PM PST
Location: Santee, San Diego
Aircraft: Cessna 340
Route: Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport to Yuma, AZ
Crash Cause (Preliminary): Rapid descent due to engine failure
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Victims and Casualties
4 confirmed deaths (including pilot and ground victims)
Several injured with burns and smoke inhalation
Homes and vehicles destroyed in the explosion
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Emergency Response
Crews arrived within 5 minutes
Fire extinguished after 2 hours
Two homes engulfed in flames
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Eyewitness Accounts
“Explosion, then flames everywhere.” – Maria Gutierrez
“Wing clipped a pole, hit the street hard.” – Tom Hastings
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Investigation Updates
FAA & NTSB investigating
Black box & flight data under review
Full report expected in several months
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Community Impact
Schools closed nearby
Residents displaced
Crisis teams & shelters active in the area
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Official Response
Mayor Todd Gloria: “Our hearts go out to those affected.”
Call for stronger FAA regulations over residential zones
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Support & Relief
Red Cross Emergency Fund activated
$250,000+ raised via GoFundMe
Hotline: 1-800-555-CRASH (24/7 support)
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