
Preliminary NTSB Report on Fatal California Jet Crash Highlights Low-Altitude Approach
On May 22, 2025, a Cessna Citation S550 jet crashed while attempting an instrument approach to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Murphy Canyon, San Diego, California. The crash occurred under challenging weather conditions, with dense fog present in the area. During the approach, the aircraft clipped a transmission line at approximately 95 feet above ground, leading to the tragic accident. All