The Pacific Ocean near the Point Pinos Lighthouse, site of the tragic plane crash.
A small twin-engine Beechcraft B-55 Baron plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Monterey County, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives. The incident occurred late Saturday night, with the U.S. Coast Guard confirming the crash. Recovery efforts involved multiple agencies, and after a search covering 100 square miles, the victims were located in the water and the plane’s fuselage. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the accident.
A small plane has tragically crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coastline of Monterey County, resulting in the loss of three individuals. This unfortunate incident occurred late Saturday night and was confirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after the notification from local Monterey County officials.
The aircraft involved in the crash was a twin-engine Beechcraft B-55 Baron. This type of plane took off from San Carlos Airport at approximately 10:11 p.m. on Saturday. In a span of just a few minutes, it was last spotted at around 10:37 p.m., near Monterey. Eyewitness accounts describe the plane flying unusually low before the crash, with some even reporting hearing a thump.
The wreckage was found about 200 to 300 yards offshore from the Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove. Local agencies quickly launched a search and recovery operation to find the victims and any signs of the aircraft.
In the saddest of outcomes, the victims have been identified as:
The Coast Guard promptly deployed a 29-foot response boat, which reached the crash site shortly after 11 p.m. Several additional rescue resources were also mobilized, including a Coast Guard helicopter and three boats from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Two Cal Fire drones were sent into action as part of the recovery efforts.
The arduous search covered an area of about 100 square miles. At around 3:08 a.m. on Sunday, the first victim was found unresponsive in the water. As the search continued, the other two victims were located in the plane’s fuselage by a Cal Fire drone shortly before 6 a.m. Commercial divers later recovered the second and third bodies at 6:30 a.m. and 9:08 a.m., respectively.
Parts of the aircraft, including at least one wheel, washed ashore at Asilomar State Beach by Sunday morning. The plane was meant to fly to Gooding Municipal Airport in Idaho the next day and return to Monterey later. Now, the **National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)** is investigating the crash’s cause, with the **FAA** also involved to assess the plane’s aeronautical status. The Beechcraft B-55 Baron was manufactured back in 1974 and is registered to a Delaware-based company, SEA2SKY AVIATION LLC.
The tragic loss of life in this crash serves as a reminder of the potential dangers involved in aviation, even on seemingly routine flights. As investigations progress, loved ones, friends, and community members are sure to remain in shock at this heartbreaking incident.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The victims have been identified as Steve Eugene Clatterbuck, James Vincent, and Jamie Lee Tabscott, all from the Monterey County area.
The crash site is approximately 200 to 300 yards offshore from the Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove.
The plane involved was a twin-engine Beechcraft B-55 Baron.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Beechcraft B-55 Baron |
| Flight Origin | San Carlos Airport |
| Search Area | 100 square miles |
| Crash Location | 200-300 yards offshore from Point Pinos Lighthouse |
| Victims | 3 identified victims |
| Investigation Body | National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) |
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