The runway lights were out, a weather alert system wasn’t working and there was heavy fog at a San Diego airport when a pilot who had flown across the country made the decision to proceed with landing but came up short and crashed into a neighborhood.

SAN DIEGO — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a fatal plane crash in Tierrasanta that occurred early Thursday morning. As details emerge, some victims have been identified and questions arise about airport lighting and ...