A multi-agency search is underway after a twin-engine Cessna 414 aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Sunday. The plane, reportedly carrying six people, went down approximately three miles west of Point Loma around 12:45 p.m. PDT.
The Joint Harbor Operations Center in San Diego received the initial report of the crash. Flight data indicates the Cessna 414 was en route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before the incident.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a company based in Pima, Arizona. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the crash.
Rescue efforts involve multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine Operations crews, San Diego Harbor Police boat crews, and San Diego lifeguards. The Coast Guard reports the water depth in the debris field area is approximately 200 feet.
The search continues as authorities work to locate the individuals who were on board the aircraft. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Investigation and Recovery Efforts
- The NTSB will lead the investigation into the cause of the Cessna 414 crash.
- Recovery efforts are hampered by the depth of the water where the debris field is located.
- Multiple agencies are coordinating the search and rescue operation.
Ongoing Coverage
This is a developing story. NewsRpt.com will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments in the search and investigation of the Cessna 414 crash.