Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash Kills Drummer, Music Agent in San Diego
A Cessna Citation carrying two rock music veterans tragically crashed in a San Diego residential neighborhood early Thursday morning, claiming the lives of all six people on board.
A Dream Flight Turns Into Disaster
Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, a music agent known for his work with Sum 41, Hanson, Jefferson Starship, and other artists, were on the flight from New Jersey to San Diego.
Shapiro, who also owned an aviation business, was piloting the plane. Williams excitedly shared photos of their trip on Instagram, posting a picture of the Cessna on the tarmac and two selfies of himself in the co-pilot’s seat. “Here we goooooo,” he wrote.
The flight ended in tragedy when the plane collided with power lines and crashed as it prepared to land in thick fog.
Remembering the Victims
The crash has sent shockwaves through the music community. Williams was a talented drummer who made his mark with The Devil Wears Prada, while Shapiro was a respected music agent who helped launch the careers of many successful artists.
