Private Jet Crash in San Diego Military Housing Kills Two, Injures Eight
A private jet crash in San Diego's military housing neighborhood resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, with ongoing investigations into the cause.
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Overview
A private jet crashed into a military housing neighborhood in San Diego early Thursday, killing two and injuring eight. The Cessna Citation II, en route from New Jersey, crashed around 4 a.m., damaging homes and igniting vehicles. At least 100 residents were evacuated to a nearby school. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, focusing on whether the plane clipped a power line amid foggy conditions. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with jet fuel and flames, while authorities confirmed that victims suffered from smoke inhalation and injuries from escaping the fire.
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Analysis
- The article conveys a negative tone regarding the plane crash and its aftermath.
- It emphasizes the fatalities and property damage caused by the incident.
- Residents experienced chaos and fear, with an ongoing investigation into the crash.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, with a focus on whether the plane clipped a power line amid foggy conditions, but the exact cause has not yet been determined.[1]
The plane could hold 8 to 10 people, but the exact number on board is not confirmed. The crash killed two people and injured eight others. Additionally, about 100 residents from the military housing neighborhood were evacuated for safety.[1]
The jet crashed into the U.S. military's largest housing neighborhood, damaging about 10 homes and igniting several parked vehicles. At least one home had a charred and collapsed roof, and approximately half a dozen vehicles were smashed.[1]
Victims suffered from smoke inhalation and injuries sustained while escaping the fire caused by the crash. Emergency responders confirmed eight injuries, but no one from the military housing area was transported by emergency crews.[1]
Emergency crews evacuated about 100 residents to a nearby school for safety and responded promptly to the scene to manage the fire and assist the injured. Authorities are investigating the incident while ensuring the affected residents receive care.[1]
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