A small private plane crashed in a residential area of San Diego, California, early on the morning of the 22nd, igniting fires in approximately 15 homes. Reports indicate the twin-engine aircraft lost control in dense fog, crashing into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood with a thunderous boom, and igniting a significant blaze that engulfed multiple homes.

As of now, there have been no reports of injuries among residents, but the fate of those on board remains unclear. Local residents described the scene as reminiscent of an apocalyptic scenario, with terrifying explosions shaking windows and fire erupting within minutes. Witnesses also suggested that the plane may have clipped power lines before crashing, further exacerbating the fire.

Fire crews faced considerable challenges due to the narrow streets of the area, with Deputy Chief Dan Eddy estimating that 15 homes were damaged to varying degrees. While no civilian casualties have been confirmed, the wreckage of the aircraft was scattered, causing a significant firefighting effort with multiple fire trucks deployed to the scene. Reports also noted that the areas near the crash site were closed off to prevent secondary disasters, as firefighters worked for hours to control the flames.

The FAA reported that the weather conditions at the time were poor, with preliminary determinations suggesting that weather and mechanical factors contributed to the incident. The NTSB and FAA are conducting a joint investigation to confirm flight records, routes, and the weather conditions at the time of the crash.