San Diego Plane Crash Claims Six Lives: NTSB Investigates Malfunctioning Airport Systems

On Thursday morning, May 22, 2025, a small plane crashed in a San Diego residential area, resulting in the tragic deaths of all six people on board. The victims included Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two of his young associates, Kendall Fortner (24) and Emma Lynn Huke (25). Also among the deceased was Celina Marie Rose Kenyon (36), a photographer and mother. The NTSB investigation revealed that the airport's runway lights and a key weather alert system were malfunctioning at the time of the crash. The pilot, while aware of low visibility, did not report any problems to air traffic control. One resident, Sean Paiva, described fleeing his home with his children, only to find themselves without clothes or diapers. The incident caused damage to ten homes and prompted the evacuation of 100 people. The loss of these individuals, each with their own unique contributions, underscores the devastating impact of this accident.