FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Thursday, May 22, 2025

CONTACT:
MayorPress@sandiego.gov 

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria issued the following statement today in response to the crash of a small private jet into a Navy housing complex in Tierrasanta:

“On behalf of our city, I extend my condolences to the families and loved ones of those aboard the plane.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, San Diego Police Department, CalFire and military police for their swift, coordinated response that quickly evacuated residents, extinguished fires, and secured the area to ensure this tragedy was not compounded. 

“San Diego will support the Navy as they assist the residents affected by this tragedy.”

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