Six people died in a plane crash near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California on Saturday morning. This incident marks the second fatal crash at the airstrip in one week, prompting serious concerns over aviation safety.
According to the FAA, a Cessna C550 business jet crashed just north of the airport around 4:15 a.m. The flight had departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas before it crashed in a field and burst into flames. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that six occupants from the plane were located on-site and pronounced deceased.
The crash ignited a small brush fire that was promptly extinguished by local crews within an hour. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
This tragic incident comes just four days after a separate fatal accident at the same airport, in which a man lost his life. These consecutive crashes have raised legitimate questions about safety standards at French Valley Airport.
Investigations into both incidents are currently being led by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. The outcomes of these investigations will be crucial in identifying potential safety shortcomings and ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future.