Despite the wreckage and multiple homes catching fire, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl called it a “miracle” that there were no other fatalities on the ground.
“I can’t quite put words to describe what the scene looks like,” Wahl added. “It was pretty horrific to see.”
The FAA has confirmed that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be leading the ongoing investigation into what caused the tragedy — a process likely to involve aviation legal consultants, pilot error analysis, and insurance adjusters focused on high-risk aviation incidents.