In a tragic incident in California, USA, a small aircraft crashed onto residential homes, resulting in the death of six people. The incident occurred in San Diego, and all six victims were passengers aboard the aircraft.
Several vehicles were also damaged in the crash. The aircraft involved was a Cessna 550 light jet, which crashed into a populated residential area. Upon impact, the fuel tank exploded, causing fuel to spread across the area and ignite a massive fire. Reports indicate that around 15 homes were destroyed in the resulting blaze.
Heavy fog was reported in the area at the time of the incident, and preliminary assessments suggest that poor visibility may have contributed to the crash.
The Cessna 550 had taken off from Teterboro Airport near New York and had stopped in Kansas before continuing its journey. The crash occurred during its final approach to San Diego Airport, where reduced visibility reportedly led to the aircraft descending into the residential area.
While there was significant damage in the residential neighborhood, no civilian casualties on the ground have been reported.
Meanwhile, both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. Authorities evacuated residents from the affected area to safer locations following the fire outbreak.
