Two Killed in Plane Crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport

San Diego, CA, September 21, 2026 — A plane crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport in San Diego has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The victims have been identified as Frederic Hewett and Roger Shimizu.

Details surrounding the cause and specific circumstances of the crash were not immediately available. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) typically investigates such incidents, but information regarding the investigation’s status or findings was not provided in the summary.

Frederic Hewett was remembered by a friend as an exceptional individual. He was known to be a flight instructor and an active member of the community. Further information regarding Mr. Hewett’s community involvement or his relationship with Mr. Shimizu was not detailed.

The exact date and time of the incident were not specified. Similarly, information about the type of aircraft involved or any potential contributing factors to the crash was absent from the provided summary.

Information regarding any ongoing investigations, potential citations, or outcomes related to the incident is not available. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was also not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not stated. The outcome of any inspections was not mentioned.

This is a developing story, and further details will be reported as they become available. The exact sequence of events leading to the crash and its aftermath is currently limited due to the information provided. The reporter’s name is not available for this report.


Story summarized from the original created by Max Goldwasser on www.10news.com, see more information here.

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