Deadly Plane Crash in San Diego: Three Dead, Neighborhood Destroyed

A private plane, a Cessna 550, crashed in a San Diego residential area late Wednesday night, resulting in at least three fatalities. The aircraft, which departed from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, made an intermediate stop in Wichita, Kansas, before the tragic incident. According to ABC 7 NY reporter Mike Marza, "The neighborhood is completely destroyed." Among the victims is Dave Shapiro, a co-founder of Sound Talent Group, and two of his employees. Several others sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash, focusing on the foggy conditions at the time of the accident. The incident underscores the risks associated with private aviation and highlights the devastating impact on the community.