On May 22, 2025, a Cessna 550 Citation II (registration N666DS) operated by Daviator was involved in an aviation accident near San Diego-Montgomery-Gibbs, United States of America during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An airplane on a night approach to San Diego-Montgomery-Gibbs Airport Runway 28R in marginal weather descended below minimum descent altitude, struck power lines, and crashed short of the runway, destroying the aircraft and ground vehicles.
Flight Information
The airplane departed Teterboro with a destination of San Diego and an intermediate stop at Wichita-Colonel James Jabara Airport. The crew initiated a night approach to San Diego-Montgomery-Gibbs Airport Runway 28R.
Accident Sequence
During the final approach in marginal weather conditions, the airplane descended below the minimum descent altitude. It subsequently collided with power lines and crashed at 3100 Salmon Street, Terriasanta, approximately 3 kilometers short of the runway 28R threshold. The impact resulted in a fire.
Damage
The airplane was destroyed in the crash. Additionally, several vehicles on the ground were destroyed. Runway 28R is 1,000 meters long.