the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Teterboro NJ, a tragic early morning plane crash on May 22 claimed multiple lives and injured others on the ground when a Cessna 550 jet struck a home, several vehicles, and multiple power lines in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
The aircraft originated from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, with a refueling stop in Wichita, Kansas, before its ill-fated descent into San Diego around 3:45 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and flight tracking site FlightAware.
Crash Impact and Emergency Response
The plane crash ignited multiple structure fires, scattered jet fuel across the streets, and prompted widespread evacuations in the residential area near Sculpin Street and Santo Road. The crash caused significant property damage, including to homes and power infrastructure, while also forcing the closure of two local elementary schools.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Eddy confirmed during a press conference that multiple passengers aboard the aircraft were killed, though an exact number has not yet been released. The San Diego Police Department also confirmed fatalities in a social media post, adding that first responders were sweeping the neighborhood for potential survivors and further hazards.
Plane Origin, Flight Path, and Ownership
According to public records and FlightAware, the jet was a Cessna Citation II (C550) registered to Daviator LLC, an Alaska-based company. The plane departed Teterboro Airport at approximately 11:15 p.m. EDT on May 21 and stopped for fuel at Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas, before continuing to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Ongoing Investigation by FAA and NTSB
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched a joint investigation into the crash. Eliott Simpson, an NTSB spokesperson, confirmed that a team of eight investigators along with representatives from the plane’s engine manufacturer Williams International and airframe manufacturer Textron are on-site.
Simpson noted that the air traffic control tower was closed at the time of the crash — a standard situation for small airports at night. He added that wreckage documentation will continue through May 23, and the aircraft will be transported to a secure facility by May 24.
A preliminary crash report is expected within two weeks on the NTSB’s website, while the final report could take 12 to 18 months to complete.
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If you follow the glideslope on an instrument approach as indicated by your ILS or GPS you don’t hit powerlines.
obviously the thumbs down knows NOTHING about flying an airplane
Dave Shapiro was on that plane…