Small plane crash in San Diego: Feuerhölle over residential area!

Small plane crash in San Diego: Feuerhölle over residential area!

San Diego, Kalifornien, USA - A tragic plane crash occurred today in San Diego, California, when a small aircraft of the type Cessna 550 crashed in a residential area in dense fog. According to OE24, the authorities quickly implemented the emergency calls. As a result of the crash, several residential buildings caught fire, which caused about 15 flames of houses. The situation on site is tense because fire and rescue workers are trying to rescue survivors.

The plane was on the way from Yuma, Arizona, to San Diego and, according to the first reports, tried to land in a field near a high school after the pilot had reported problems. The deputy fire chief Dan Eddy confirmed that kerosene expired and the view was very bad, which probably contributed to this accident. The U.S. Air Travel Authority FAA has confirmed the crash near the Montgomery-GibbS Executive Airport, but without so far to provide information about the exact number of victims.

number of victims and evacuations

At least two people died in the accident, while two more were hospitalized. Your condition is currently unknown. An employee of the parcel service UPS is located under the victims. In addition, two houses were hit directly from the plane and set on fire, additional damage concerned a van and a hydrant. The electricity was switched off in the immediate vicinity to ensure the safety of the rescue workers, while the extinguishing teams are fighting the flames.

The evacuation of entire blocks of houses shows the seriousness of the situation. Fire brigade leaders Justin Matsushita expressed concerns about possible further deaths, since the cleanup progresses and the situation remains confusing. Local residents reported a loud noise in the crash, followed by a large smoke development and a rubble field that stretched over the neighboring area.

entry in the sad statistics

This crash is not the first of its kind in the region. Three years ago there was a tragic accident in a similar incident in Santee, in which two people and a dog were killed. The statistics on plane stags show that such incidents often occur in other parts of the world. According to Statista, the United States are among the countries with most aircraft gaps in civil aviation since 1945.

In the current situation, it is of the utmost importance that the security authorities thoroughly examine the accident in order to clarify the causes and to ensure the safety of aviation. The rescue workers and fire brigade will continue to work at the forefront to support and eliminate the affected people.