Small Plane Crashes Into San Diego Neighbourhood – Emergency Crews Hunt for Survivors
A small aircraft slammed into a residential area near Murphy Canyon in San Diego before bursting into flames. Emergency teams rushed to the scene in the early hours of Thursday morning, launching a desperate search for survivors.
Fireball Erupts Over Murphy Canyon
Eyewitnesses reported a massive fireball as the plane hit the ground, sending thick smoke billowing for miles. San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy confirmed crews are “actively working to locate any survivors” amidst the wreckage.
The aircraft, believed to be a Cessna en route to Montgomery Field, crashed in the quiet Tierrasanta neighbourhood. Details on the number of passengers or whether any homes were hit remain unclear.
Emergency Response in Full Swing
- Location: Murphy Canyon near Tierrasanta, San Diego
- Aircraft: Suspected Cessna
- Time: Early hours, Thursday 22 May
- Agencies on Scene: San Diego Fire-Rescue, Police, FAA
- Casualties: Unknown; search and rescue ongoing
Firefighters fought to douse the flames and comb through the debris. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials have been alerted and will investigate the crash cause.
Residents Describe Harrowing Scene
One local said: “It was like something out of a movie. We heard a loud bang, then saw the sky light up red. Everyone ran outside in shock.”
Public Warned to Stay Clear
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to carry out rescue and recovery efforts safely.
