Multiple people dead after plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood

San Diego, CA – Multiple occupants aboard a private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday have died, according to authorities.

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Eddy stated during a news conference that investigators are working to determine whether the aircraft struck a power line prior to impact.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported on the ground.

San Diego police and fire officials noted that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, is capable of carrying eight to ten people, though the exact number of passengers onboard at the time of the crash has not yet been confirmed.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the twin-engine aircraft went down at approximately 3:45 a.m. near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

The crash occurred in the area of Sculpin Street and Santo Road, a densely populated section of the Tierrasanta neighborhood.