Investigators reveal disturbing details surrounding private jet crash that killed The Devil Wears Prada drummer, 5 others
Share this @internewscast.com

Federal investigators revealed that the runway lights, which could have assisted a private jet carrying The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and music industry executive Dave Shapiro before it crashed in San Diego, had been nonfunctional since 2022.

The jet was reportedly flying too low in foggy conditions and hit power lines while trying to land at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, as detailed by the investigators.

The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report, released on Wednesday, provided these insights into the May 22 crash, which resulted in the tragic loss of all six passengers on board.

In addition to the lower-than-average descent and non-existent runway lights, the NTSB determined several other factors also led up to the tragedy — including the pilot not discussing alternate airport weather conditions with the air traffic controller.

The pilot had acknowledged that weather conditions weren’t ideal and debated diverting to a different airport while discussing the visibility with the controller, according to LiveATC.net audio.

But the pilot declared “I think we’ll be alright” before going ahead with the landing attempt.

The FAA had posted an official notice for pilots that the runway alignment lights were out of service, but NTSB investigators noted that had been the case since 2022 due to delayed repairs.

It wasn’t immediately clear if the pilot, who had been based at the airport, knew the lights were out of service at the time.

The NTSB added, too, that the plane was only about 60 feet above the ground — almost 200 feet lower than required — when it struck the power lines.

An official cause of the crash hasn’t yet been determined.

The NTSB’s final report will be issued later this year.

With Post wires

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Cambodia to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for role in ending country's conflict with Thailand

Cambodia Plans to Propose Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for His Role in Resolving Thai Dispute

Cambodia will nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after…
Cincinnati viral beating suspect posts bond for jail release as attorney promises other side of story

Cincinnati Suspect in Viral Beating Released on Bond, Attorney Vows to Share Their Side

CINCINNATI – One of the three suspects in the brutal downtown street…
Tourist lifting ancient stone block at sunset.

“Locals Outraged as Tourists’ ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior at Historic Greek Landmark is Captured on Video”

A TOURIST has been slammed by locals for engaging in a “disrespectful”…
Lollapalooza 2025: Chance the Rapper joins Saturday lineup; Olivia Rodrigo, Korn set to headline Friday in Chicago

Chance the Rapper to Perform at Lollapalooza 2025 on Saturday; Olivia Rodrigo and Korn to Lead Friday’s Acts in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chance the Rapper has been added to the Lollapalooza…
Arrest of a suspect in a hair salon.

Barbershop Requests That Raised ‘Red Flags’ Minutes Before Andrew James McGann’s Arrest in Devil’s Den Case

THE former educator suspected of murdering a couple in front of their…
Video shows Arkansas hiking murder suspect arrested mid-haircut

Video Captures Arrest of Arkansas Murder Suspect During Haircut

Surveillance footage from a salon in Arkansas recorded the moment Andrew James…
Trump admin ends deployment of additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles

Trump Administration Concludes Additional National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Only 250 National Guard members will remain in Los Angeles after the…
State Representative Patrick Sellers wants to increase DHR oversight following hot car death

State Representative Patrick Sellers Advocates for Enhanced DHR Oversight After Child’s Tragic Incident

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A former contractor for the Department of Human…
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell moved to new prison amid fight over answers, immunity

Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to New Prison Amid Legal Dispute Over Testimony and Immunity

The former girlfriend and convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein is now at…
FBI arrests man in California for allegedly attempting to provide financial support to ISIS; explosives seized

California Man Arrested by FBI for Alleged ISIS Financial Support; Explosives Confiscated

Federal agents have apprehended a man in California over accusations of making…
Mother of slain congressional intern says DC Council treats violent crime like a 'joke' amid unsolved killing

Mother of Murdered Congressional Intern Criticizes DC Council’s Approach to Violent Crime Amid Unresolved Case

The mother of a congressional intern killed in a drive-by shooting one…
Hunter with harvested impala.

Hunter Accused of Killing Cherished Lion Blondie Denies Involvement Yet Disturbingly Advocates for Increased Hunting

A US trophy hunter yesterday denied killing Blondie the Lion – but in a…