Massive destruction can come in small packages — or airplanes — apparently.
In an escalating situation that apparently required the presence of hazmat teams, a neighborhood in San Diego was turned upside down after a small plane crashed into it.
According to KNSD-TV, a small plane flying towards Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The outlet reported that the incident occurred “around 3:47 a.m. in the 3100 block of Salmon Street near the Tierrasanta neighborhood.”
Of note, the neighborhood is primarily used for military housing.
The San Diego Police Department acknowledged the incident in a post to X, warning travelers and commuters to avoid the area “while crews work.”
SDPD is responding to a plane crash near Sculpin St and Santo Rd.
Please avoid the area while crews work.
More info will be shared as it becomes available.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 22, 2025
San Diego Fire-Rescue Division Chief Dan Eddy provided further details to KNSD, though he was unclear on the extent of the injuries or if there were any deaths.
(Police have also not confirmed any injuries or death totals, according to an even more recent