Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
On May 22, 2025, at 3:47 a.m. local time, a Cessna Citation 550 crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego as it was preparing to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport (KMYF) in thick fog. All six occupants of the aircraft died. Miraculously, no one on the ground was seriously injured or killed, but almost a dozen homes and numerous cars were damaged or destroyed in the post-crash fire. The accident forced more than 100 people to evacuate.
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On May 22, 2025, at 3:47 a.m. local time, a Cessna Citation 550 crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego as it was preparing to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport (KMYF) in thick fog. All six occupants of the aircraft died. Miraculously, no one on the ground was seriously injured or killed, but almost a dozen homes and numerous cars were damaged or destroyed in the post-crash fire. The accident forced more than 100 people to evacuate.
The AOPA Air Safety Institute addresses notable flight portions and areas the NTSB will likely probe.
A Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work. bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on X:
https://x.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
