Two Die in Plane Crash on San Diego Executive Airport Runway
Two individuals died following a small plane crash at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. The incident occurred on the runway and resulted in the aircraft catching fire. An investigation into the cause is pending.
San Diego, CA, September 8, 2026 —
A small plane crash at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the airport’s runway, leading to the aircraft catching fire following the impact.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released. The aircraft involved was a small plane. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are currently unclear.
Officials have confirmed that the aircraft was on the runway at the time of the incident. Following the crash, the plane caught fire. Firefighting and rescue crews worked to contain the blaze.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is pending. Aviation authorities are expected to examine the wreckage and gather evidence to determine contributing factors. Details regarding the commencement of the investigation and the agencies involved were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Renee Schmiedeberg and Omari Fleming on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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