Cessna 550 Citation II crash, Jul 8, 2023 (6 killed), Tem...
Cessna 550 Citation II accident on July 8, 2023 near Temecula-French Valley, California, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: The crew descended...
- Date: July 8, 2023
- Aircraft: Cessna 550 Citation II
- Location: Temecula-French Valley, California, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew descended below the decision altitude without the required runway visual references and with visibility below minimums, causing controlled flight into terrain (NTSB).
A Cessna Citation II on an early morning flight from Las Vegas descended below the decision altitude without visual reference in fog at Temecula French Valley and hit terrain. All six aboard died. The NTSB blamed the crew's decision to descend below minimums.