A medical transport plane struck power lines in cloudy weather before it crashed last month near San Diego, killing 2 flight nurses and 2 pilots, federal investigators say.
, killing two flight nurses and two pilots, federal investigators said Tuesday.
The weather was overcast with clouds and mist when the plane struck power lines and then crashed into the yard of a home in the unincorporated San Diego County area about 1.5 miles east of the runway, the report said.Nobody on the ground was hurt.The crash killed pilots Douglas Grande, 42, and Julian Bugaj, 67, and flight nurses Christina Ward, 52, and Laurie Gentz, 68.
Radio communications between the jet and the airfield showed that the pilot canceled an instrument flight rules approach to one runway and requested a switch to another runway using visual flight rules.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2 years after Ballast Point deal, Kings & Convicts Brewing abandons Wisconsin plans to instead sink its roots in San DiegoAfter Ballast Point acquisition, the Chicago-based Kings & Convicts Brewing has abandoned its plans in Wisconsin to move to San Diego, in the former Saint Archer Brewing space.
Read more »
Unauthorized COVID testing site in San Francisco has outdated licensePrivate health insurers don't always have appointments available, SanFrancisco testing sites are reducing hours with some closing altogether today and then, there are unauthorized COVID testing sites SF_DPH says you need to beware of.
Read more »
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near San MartinAuthorities believe a 2016-19 Honda Civic was involved in the collision near Monterey Street and Masten Avenue.
Read more »
San Francisco luxury high-rise tilting 3 inches per yearA 58-story luxury apartment building continues to sink and is tilting about 3 inches per year, according to the engineer responsible for fixing the troubled structure.
Read more »
COVID-19 Causing Strain on San Francisco's 911 System: OfficialsThe continuing surge of COVID-19 infections across the Bay Area and the country continues to put a strain on first responders.
Read more »
Ousted Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced To Four More Years In PrisonSuu Kyi, who was ousted in a military coup, faces several other charges which could add up to a 100-year prison sentence.
Read more »