Archive · 24 May 2025
Plane Crash Near San Diego Kills Six, Including Shapiro
A plane carrying six people, including music executive Dave Shapiro, crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy conditions, resulting in fatalities.
The pilot, aware of the poor visibility, attempted to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
The aircraft hit homes and vehicles, sparking fires and causing minor injuries.
The NTSB is investigating the cause, noting inoperable runway lights and potential pilot-related factors.
The victims included industry professionals and a former musician.
A plane crash in San Diego killed all six people on board.
The plane, owned by music executive Dave Shapiro, crashed in a residential area.
Pilot was aware of dense fog and inoperable runway lights.
The crash damaged homes and vehicles, causing minor injuries.
The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.
- Who
- Pilot Dave Shapiro, Emma Huke, Celina Kenyon, Dominic Damian, Daniel Williams, and one other passenger.
- What
- A small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood, killing all six people on board.
- When
- Thursday, May 22, 2025, around 3:47 a.m.
- Where
- Murphy Canyon neighborhood, San Diego, CA
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; factors include dense fog, inoperable runway lights, and pilot's actions.
- Location
- Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, San Diego
- Fatalities
- Six
- Aircraft
- Cessna 550 Citation
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy fog
- Pilot
- Dave Shapiro (Owner/Pilot)
- Time of Crash
- 3:47 a.m. (1047 GMT) on Thursday (May 22)
