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Shock in San Diego: Jet crash takes apartment blocks with it!
On May 22, 2025, a Cessna 550 crashed in San Diego, hitting several homes and evacuating entire blocks.
Shock in San Diego: Jet crash takes apartment blocks with it!
On May 22, 2025, a tragic plane crash occurred in San Diego, California, when a Cessna 550 crashed into a densely populated residential area. The accident occurred near Sculpin Street, not far from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. During the incident, several residential buildings were hit, resulting in around 15 buildings catching fire and entire blocks having to be evacuated, as Vol.at reports.
At the time of the accident, visibility was extremely poor due to thick fog. The fire department has made the search for possible survivors its top priority. The exact number of occupants on the jet is still unclear, as the Cessna 550 can typically carry 6 to 8 passengers. Initial reports from the fire department indicate that “there is kerosene everywhere,” indicating a serious incident.
Features of the Cessna 550
The Cessna 550, also known as the Citation II, was designed to improve on the performance of its predecessor, the Citation I. She offers a higher cruising speed of 385 knots (713 km/h) and has an expanded cabin that can accommodate up to ten people, including two pilots and up to eight passengers. Its maximum takeoff weight is 13,300 pounds (6,000 kg), and the aircraft has a fuel capacity of 742 US gallons (2,810 liters) Wikipedia.
The Citation II is considered a reliable business aircraft and has been delivered a total of 688 times. The development of these modern aircraft reflects technical advances in aviation, including improved performance and efficiency. The crash in California is a reminder of the dangers that modern aircraft can pose, especially in adverse weather conditions.
Aviation accidents in a global context
Air traffic accidents have decreased in recent years, but safety remains a key issue. In 2022, there were a total of 233 deaths from plane crashes worldwide, while before the turn of the millennium over 1,000 people died every year [Statista](https://de.statista.com/themen/129/ plane crash/). The US recorded the most plane crashes between 1945 and 2024, with 870 incidents.
Although air travel is comparatively safe, many accidents occur during landing due to technical requirements. In recent years, developments such as landing assistants have contributed to improving safety. However, the current incident in California illustrates that, despite advances in technology, there are unforeseeable risks.