Private plane crashes in military area, houses destroyed

The accident involved a Cessna 550 en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Airport.
The tragedy occurred in San Diego, California, where a private Cessna 550 crashed into a military housing complex, causing a massive fire and killing many of those on board. The crash occurred in the Murphy Canyon area, near Montgomery-Gibbs Airport, where the plane was heading.

Homes destroyed, entire neighborhood on fire
According to San Diego Fire Department Assistant Chief Dan Eddy, the collision created a huge amount of debris, which destroyed an entire neighborhood of military housing and caused a large-scale fire. Numerous cars were burned and homes were completely destroyed.

Images from the crash site show destruction, collapsed houses, and thick smoke rising from the surrounding area.

Residents of the area have been evacuated, and the number of injured is still unknown.
Local authorities have ordered a complete evacuation of the Murphy Canyon area, which poses a risk of fire and possible fuel leakage from the aircraft. There are no reports of injuries or serious injuries to residents at this time, although the exact number of people on board has not yet been confirmed.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway with the participation of civil aviation experts and federal authorities. A small private Cessna 550 aircraft crashed while approaching the airport.

Authorities are trying to identify the injured and reconstruct the events of the accident, while rescue operations continue to ensure the safety of the affected area.

The episode will once again reignite debates about the safety of air traffic near residential areas, especially in high-density environments such as military zones. –  writes foreign media

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