E385 - N666DS Citation S550 Crash in San Diego – Flying below Minimums
Published: May 23, 2025
Duration: 17:57
Max Trescott examines the tragic crash of a Citation S550, N666DS, in San Diego during an attempted RNAV (GPS) 28R approach to Montgomery Field at approximately 3:46 AM. After departing Teterboro, NJ, and making a fuel stop at Wichita's Jabara Field, the pilot continued westbound overnight.
After refueling, the flight continued to San Diego, where the Montgomery Field AWOS was inoperative, and weather was marginal. The pilot requested weather at nearby airports.
The aircraft correctly crossed the final approach fix PENYY at 2500 feet but then flew below the glide path and...