A small plane, identified as a Cessna 550, crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego, California, early Thursday morning, May 22, 2025, around 3:47 a.m. local time. The crash occurred during dense fog, which officials noted reduced visibility significantly. The plane, en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, struck multiple homes, setting about 15 residences and several vehicles on fire. A large debris field was reported, complicated by jet fuel spreading across the area. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and police evacuated several blocks, with an evacuation site established at Miller Elementary School. As of the latest reports, no injuries or fatalities among residents have been confirmed, and the number of people on board the plane remains unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the crash.
The Cessna 550 plane crashed in San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighbourhood around 3.47am during a period of dense fog.
A huge fireball erupted after the crash, setting multiple homes and cars ablaze. At least 15 properties have been affected.https://t.co/QAxenqSOWk via @MailOnline pic.twitter.com/jN4dr6T4Es— Tamra M McDougall (@TamraMcDougall) May 22, 2025
Our Humane Law Enforcement is helping pet owners evacuated due to a plane crash in Murphy Canyon. They are ensuring no medical attention is needed. Officers are helping with multiple dogs needing housing. Also at the evac site at Miller Elem where more evacuees are arriving. pic.twitter.com/Pmbw1FVRcG
— San Diego Humane Society (@sdhumane) May 22, 2025