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A Cessna 550 crashed into a military housing neighborhood in San Diego early Thursday morning, igniting fires across multiple homes and vehicles. The incident prompted emergency evacuations and a large-scale response from fire, hazmat, and law enforcement teams. According to city officials, the San Diego Fire-Rescue received an emergency call at 03:37, with crews arriving at the crash site just six minutes later.

The San Diego Police Department confirmed its response and urged the public to "avoid the area while crews work." Assistant Chief Dan Eddy of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department stated that approximately 14 residences were affected by the impact. Emergency crews are still working to confirm the number of people aboard the jet and to search surrounding properties.

The aircraft crashed into Murphy Canyon neighborhood, a military housing area near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Assistant Fire Chief Eddy confirmed that “all the fatalities look to be the ones from the plane,” with no serious injuries reported among residents. A hazardous materials team responded due to a significant jet fuel spill.

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The Cessna 550 was privately registered in the Midwest, with no communication received from the pilot prior to crashing. Eddy mentioned there were “more than one fatality,” though exact numbers remain unconfirmed. The FAA is investigating alongside local authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "The number of people on board is unknown at this time," said an FAA statement to Simple Flying.

According to Flightradar24 data, a Cessna 550 with registration N666DS was scheduled to arrive at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport around when the crash was first reported. The flight originated from Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Its final data point shows its path ending near Murphy Canyon neighborhood where wreckage was found.

Authorities have yet to officially confirm details regarding registration and ownership of the aircraft involved but expect confirmation as investigations progress. The Cessna 550 is known for being a twin-engine light business jet developed by Cessna Aircraft Company.

This incident follows several high-profile aviation accidents across the US in recent months, including collisions involving American Airlines Flight 5342 over Potomac River and a Bering Air Cessna 208B Caravan near Nome, Alaska.

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