Victims Identified In Deadly Santee Plane Crash

SANTEE, CA — Two people killed Monday in a plane crash in Santee have been identified as the pilot of the plane and the driver of a delivery truck clipped by the plane in the crash.

The twin-engine Cessna 340A crashed at 12:15 p.m. at the corner of Jeremy and Greencastle streets in a residential neighborhood in Santee, a city in eastern San Diego County. Officials said the plane crashed into two homes and struck the UPS delivery truck and a fire hydrant. At least two others were injured.

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The pilot was identified as Dr. Sugata Das, a cardiologist who worked at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona, CBS 8 reported.

"As an outstanding cardiologist and dedicated family man, Dr. Das leaves a lasting legacy," Dr. Bharat Magu, the center's chief medical officer, said in a statement. "We extend our prayers and support to his family, colleagues, and friends during this difficult time."

On Monday, UPS confirmed an employee was one of the two killed in the plane crash.

"We are heartbroken by the loss of our employee, and extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends," a statement from the company said. "We also send our condolences for the other individuals who are involved in this incident, and their families and friends."

UPS later identified the driver as Steve Krueger, in a letter sent to employees, NBC 7 reported.

"Our employees and Steve's family need to know that he will always be remembered by his UPS family," the letter said.

Krueger had worked for the company for 30 years.

The plan took off from Yuma, Arizona, and was scheduled to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The National Transportation Safety Board was investigating the crash.