A Cessna 550 private business jet crashed early Thursday morning (May 22, 2025) into a San Diego neighborhood known for housing military families, resulting in multiple fatalities - all believed to be passengers onboard - and sparking widespread fires that damaged numerous homes and vehicles.
The crash occurred just before 4 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, during heavy fog that severely limited visibility.
Eyewitnesses and officials described a scene of chaos and devastation, with jet fuel spilling onto the streets and igniting parked cars and at least 10–15 homes, forcing residents to evacuate several blocks.
San Diego Fire Assistant Chief Dan Eddy confirmed that all fatalities were on the aircraft, though the exact number of victims remains unclear as authorities continue to search the wreckage. The Cessna 550, commonly used for business travel, can carry up to ten people.
Emergency crews and local residents worked together to extinguish flames and assist with evacuations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into the cause of the crash.
“You could barely see in front of you,” said Eddy, emphasizing the challenging conditions during the incident. “It was pretty horrific to see everything on fire at once.”
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as recovery and investigation efforts continue. The neighborhood impacted is home to many Navy and Marine Corps families, with officials expressing condolences to those affected
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