A private plane crash off the California coast has left two people unresponsive and one person missing. The Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert for the Beech 95-B55 aircraft, which crashed near Pacific Grove on Saturday night, according to Flight Radar data. Multiple agencies are responding to the incident, with a search ongoing for the missing person.
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The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday when a two-engine aircraft went down in the ocean near Sunset Drive and Jewell Avenue in Pacific Grove. The FAA confirmed that three people were aboard the aircraft, with two individuals found unresponsive inside the plane. Efforts to locate the third person are still underway, as the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies continue their search near Point Pinos.
Coast Guard Station Monterey was alerted to the crash at 10:55 p.m. and immediately launched a Response Boat-Small crew, while an Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter air crew was also deployed. The search operation involves various resources, including drones and boats. The plane had departed from San Carlos Airport and was en route to Monterey Regional Airport, traveling a total distance of around 70 miles before the crash.
Witnesses reported hearing an aircraft engine revving before the plane went down in the ocean, with debris beginning to wash ashore near the crash site. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be reviewing the debris to gather more information about the crash. Sunset Drive was closed between Jewell Avenue and Pico Avenue as first responders worked at the scene.
The FAA and NTSB will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the crash. Various agencies, including the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Pacific Grove Police, and CAL FIRE, are assisting with the response. The community is coming together to support those affected by the tragic event, with authorities working diligently to piece together the details surrounding the crash.
As the search for the missing person continues, the Coast Guard and other agencies remain committed to finding answers and providing support to the families of those involved. The aviation community will be closely monitoring the investigation into the crash to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the risks associated with air travel and the importance of safety measures in place to prevent such accidents. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with the families and loved ones of those affected by the private plane crash off the California coast.