Business Jet GEAR COLLAPSES During Takeoff | Emergency Evacuation

17/SEP/2025
Cessna Citation X performing flight from San Diego to Columbus was rolling for takeoff when the nose gear collapsed before rotation and the aircraft became disabled on the runway. Pilots decided to evacuate.
San Diego airport remained completely closed to operations for 3 hours.
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