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  • 5/25/2025
Music Agent Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash | Tragedy at San Diego Airport
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Prominent music agent Dave Shapiro, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, has tragically died in a private jet crash near San Diego. The Cessna 550 crashed into a residential area, killing all 6 on board and injuring civilians on the ground.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating possible causes, including fog, equipment failures, and runway light outages. Victims include industry names like Daniel Williams and rising agents Emma Huke and Kendall Fortner.

Rest in peace to all the lives lost. 🕊️

📍 Watch for updates on the crash investigation
📍 Remembering the legacy of Dave Shapiro in the rock and metal community

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00:00Tragedy strikes San Diego as a private Cessna 550 crashes into a neighborhood, killing six
00:06people on board. Among the victims, prominent music agent Dave Shapiro, known for representing
00:13bands like Sum 41 and Parkway Drive. Also killed, Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil
00:20Wears Prada, and sound talent groups Emma Thuc and Kendall Fortner. The jet crashed around 3.45
00:27a.m. local time, hitting power lines in a home, causing evacuations and injuries on the ground.
00:35San Diego's Montgomery Field Airport was under foggy conditions and experiencing
00:39technical issues at the time. The weather system and runway lights were down,
00:45potentially critical factors under investigation by the NTSB and FBI. Dave Shapiro was an experienced
00:52pilot and certified flight instructor with 15 years of flying experience. Williams posted
00:59cockpit photos hours before the crash, enjoying time with Shapiro and crew. Their sudden loss has
01:06shocked the music community, tributes pouring in from fans and bands worldwide. The aircraft lacked
01:12a flight data recorder, the cause remains under investigation. A preliminary report is due in 30
01:19days. Sound talent group called Dave a visionary, and his legacy will live on through the artists he
01:26championed. Stay with News Plus Globe for updates on this heartbreaking story and its ongoing investigation.

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