00:00Tragedy strikes San Diego as a private Cessna 550 crashes into a neighborhood, killing six
00:06people on board. Among the victims, prominent music agent Dave Shapiro, known for representing
00:13bands like Sum 41 and Parkway Drive. Also killed, Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil
00:20Wears Prada, and sound talent groups Emma Thuc and Kendall Fortner. The jet crashed around 3.45
00:27a.m. local time, hitting power lines in a home, causing evacuations and injuries on the ground.
00:35San Diego's Montgomery Field Airport was under foggy conditions and experiencing
00:39technical issues at the time. The weather system and runway lights were down,
00:45potentially critical factors under investigation by the NTSB and FBI. Dave Shapiro was an experienced
00:52pilot and certified flight instructor with 15 years of flying experience. Williams posted
00:59cockpit photos hours before the crash, enjoying time with Shapiro and crew. Their sudden loss has
01:06shocked the music community, tributes pouring in from fans and bands worldwide. The aircraft lacked
01:12a flight data recorder, the cause remains under investigation. A preliminary report is due in 30
01:19days. Sound talent group called Dave a visionary, and his legacy will live on through the artists he
01:26championed. Stay with News Plus Globe for updates on this heartbreaking story and its ongoing investigation.
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