A Cessna 414 plane crashed into the ocean about three miles off Sunset Cliffs with six people on board. The Coast Guard received the distress call around 12:50 p.m. and launched an extensive search operation involving helicopters, airplanes, and boats. By early evening, none of the passengers had been found, and the search efforts continued. The water's depth complicates the search; initial debris was found but has been turned over to the Coast Guard for further investigation. This incident follows a previous plane crash in the area, raising concerns about aviation safety.
The Coast Guard initiated search operations around 12:50 p.m. after reports of a small plane crashing into the ocean near Sunset Cliffs, involving several agencies.
Coast Guard officials reported that none of the six people aboard the crashed Cessna 414 had been found by early evening as the search continued.
Depth of the water where the plane crashed is estimated at 200 feet or more, making the search operations complex and necessitating the involvement of specialized vessels.
This incident marks the second private plane crash in the San Diego area within a short span of 2 ½ weeks, highlighting ongoing aviation safety concerns.
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