San Diego, CA – A tragic small plane crash rocked the quiet military housing community of Murphy Canyon on Thursday morning, leaving multiple people dead and sparking intense fires that consumed homes and vehicles. The incident, which unfolded under dense fog, has prompted a large-scale emergency response and an investigation into its cause.
The private aircraft plummeted into a residential street, triggering a massive blaze fueled by jet fuel. The inferno rapidly spread, engulfing approximately 15 homes and numerous cars parked along the road. Fire officials described a harrowing scene where flames devoured vehicles on both sides of the street, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Martinez reported “multiple fatalities” among those aboard the plane, though the exact number of passengers remains unclear. Estimates suggest the aircraft may have carried between eight and ten people. Miraculously, no serious injuries were reported among residents on the ground, despite the widespread destruction.
Local authorities swiftly evacuated nearly 100 residents from the affected area as emergency crews battled the flames. “The fire spread so quickly because of the jet fuel,” Martinez explained. “It created a chain reaction, igniting everything in its path.” Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze, which threatened additional homes in the densely packed neighborhood.
Preliminary reports suggest the plane may have collided with a power line before crashing, though investigators have not yet confirmed the cause. Foggy conditions at the time of the incident are also under scrutiny as a possible contributing factor.
The crash site remains an active scene, with emergency responders and investigators combing through debris to piece together what went wrong. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a formal inquiry to determine the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
Residents described the chaos as “surreal.” “I heard a loud boom, and then everything was glowing orange,” said Maria Lopez, a local resident. “We just grabbed what we could and ran.” Community members are now rallying to support those displaced by the fire, with local shelters providing temporary housing.
City officials have urged the public to avoid the area as cleanup and investigative efforts continue. The incident has left the tight-knit Murphy Canyon community shaken, with many grappling with the loss and destruction caused by the crash.
Further updates are expected as authorities release more details about the victims and the ongoing investigation.
