Archive · 24 May 2025
San Diego Plane Crash: Pilot Faced Poor Conditions
A plane carrying Dave Shapiro, a music executive, crashed in San Diego while landing.
The plane's owner, Shapiro, was also a pilot.
The plane encountered problems like a non-working weather system and runway lights, plus heavy fog.
The pilot knew the landing was risky.
The crash resulted in six deaths.
The NTSB is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
A plane crashed in San Diego, resulting in six fatalities.
The aircraft was owned by music executive Dave Shapiro, who was also a pilot.
The crash occurred during landing, with runway lights out and a faulty weather alert system.
The pilot acknowledged poor landing conditions prior to the crash.
The NTSB is investigating the cause, considering factors like weather and fatigue.
- Who
- Dave Shapiro, two Sound Talent Group employees, a former drummer from The Devil Wears Prada, and two others.
- What
- A plane crash during landing.
- When
- Thursday morning, May 22, 2025
- Where
- San Diego, CA
- Why
- Investigation pending, but factors include non-functioning lights, weather alert issues, and fog.
- Victims
- Dave Shapiro
- Age of Shapiro
- 42
- Occupation
- Music Executive
- Agency
- Sound Talent Group
- Aircraft Owner
- Yes
- Landing Site
- Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
- Crash Time
- Thursday before 4 am local time
Sources
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