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San Diego, United States: A tragic small plane crash off the coast of San Diego has claimed the lives of all six people on board, including the pilot and five passengers. The aircraft, a twin-engine Cessna 414, went down in the Pacific Ocean just minutes after taking off from San Diego International Airport on Sunday afternoon. According to officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft had departed from San Diego shortly after 12:30 p.m. and was reportedly en route back to Phoenix, Arizona. Moments into the flight, air traffic controllers instructed the pilot to climb to an altitude of 4,000 feet. However, flight tracking data revealed that the plane was struggling to gain altitude and remained around 1,000 feet before it rapidly disappeared from radar. Distress calls from the pilot included repeated “Mayday” alerts before the aircraft crashed into the ocean approximately three to five miles off the coast of Point Loma. Witnesses in the area reported hearing the calls over radio transmissions, and authorities confirmed that an emergency was declared shortly before the plane vanished. The U.S. Coast Guard, San Diego Harbor Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and San Diego lifeguards responded immediately to the incident, launching a large-scale search and recovery operation. A debris field was located in waters estimated to be around 200 feet deep. The Coast Guard later confirmed that all six individuals on board were found deceased. The Cessna 414 involved in the crash had previously been registered to Optimal Health Systems, a company based in Arizona. However, the company has stated publicly that it sold the aircraft in 2023 and is no longer associated with its ownership or operation. As of now, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), FAA, and Coast Guard are jointly investigating the cause of the crash. Investigators are reviewing flight data, air traffic control communications, and maintenance records to determine what led to the fatal incident. Recovery of wreckage and any flight recording devices will also play a key role in the ongoing probe. Officials have not yet released the identities of those on board, pending notification of next of kin. This incident adds to a growing number of general aviation accidents reported in recent months across the United States. Aviation safety authorities continue to emphasize the importance of strict compliance with flight planning, maintenance standards, and pilot qualifications, especially in small aircraft operations. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. Aviation Today will continue to provide verified updates as they are made available by federal and local authorities.

Aircraft Crashes

Six Dead After Cessna 414 Crashes Into Pacific Minutes After Takeoff from San Diego

Aviation Today News Desk / June 10, 2025

Picture Credits: U.S. Coast Guard San Diego San Diego, United States: A tragic small plane crash off the coast of […]

A light aircraft went down near Cottonwood, California, killing one and seriously injuring another. FAA and NTSB have launched a full investigation.

Aircraft Crashes, Investigation, United States

Fatal California Plane Crash Leaves One dead, One Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Aviation Today News Desk / April 30, 2025

Picture Credits: krcrtv.com California, UNITED STATES: A small aircraft crashed in a rural area of Cottonwood, California, on Tuesday afternoon,

Accidents, Aircraft Crashes, India

Trainee Pilot Dies in Solo Flight Crash After Trainer Aircraft Hits Tree in Gujarat’s Amreli

Aviation Today News Desk / April 22, 2025

Picture Credits: News Drum Gujarat, INDIA: Around 12:30 PM, a trainee pilot was killed when a trainer aircraft belonging to

Accidents, Aircraft Crashes, United States

4 from Wisconsin Killed as Small Plane Crashes in Illinois Field Near Power Lines

Aviation Today News Desk / April 22, 2025

Picture Credits: CBS News Illinois, USA: A small plane crash in rural Illinois claimed the lives of four individuals from

Aircraft Crashes, Uncategorized, United States

Three Dead, One Injured in Boca Raton Plane Crash; NTSB Opens Full Investigation

Aviation Today News Desk / April 15, 2025

Picture Credits: Associated Press Florida, USA: A small aircraft crashed and exploded into flames near a major highway in Boca

Accidents, Aircraft Crashes, Incidents, United States

Columbia County Plane Crash Kills Six After Weather Diversion, Follows Hudson River Tragedy

Aviation Today News Desk / April 14, 2025

Picture Credits: Peter Bakema (Image for representation only) New York, U.S.A: A tragic plane crash in Columbia County on April

Aircraft Crashes, United Kingdom

Two Killed in Light Aircraft Crash at Derbyshire, AAIB Launches Investigation

Aviation Today News Desk / April 9, 2025

Picture Credits: Lawrie Noctor Derbyshire, UK: Two men have died following a light aircraft crash at Darley Moor racetrack near

Flight Instructor and Student Killed in Cessna 172 Crash Near Chilliwack During Routine Training. The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172S model used for training purposes by Chinook Helicopters, a flight school based in Abbotsford. Investigation is underway | Aviation Today

Aircraft Crashes, Incidents

Flight Instructor and Student Killed in Cessna 172 Crash Near Chilliwack During Flight Training

Aviation Today News Desk / April 8, 2025

Picture Credits: Chinook Helicopters Chilliwack, CANADA: On April 5th Two people were killed on Saturday after a small aircraft, a

19 Year Old Trainee Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crash-Lands in Gujarat. A trainee pilot survives a crash-landing after her Cessna 152, belonging to Blue Ray Aviation Private Limited, experiences technical issues. She sustained minor injuries and is stable | Aviation Today

Airplane Crashes, Pilot Training

19 Year Old Woman Trainee Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crash-Lands in Gujarat

Aviation Today News Desk / April 1, 2025

Picture credits: @THOMehsana (X) Mehsana, Gujarat: A 19-year-old woman trainee pilot sustained injuries after a trainer aircraft crash-landed in an

Accidents

Devastating Mid-Air Collision of French Air Force Jets during Rehearsals, Three Survive

Aviation Today News Desk / March 28, 2025

Picture credits: Rektoz France: In a terrible incident near Saint-Dizier, northeastern France, two aircraft from the Patrouille de France, the renowned

Aircraft crash

Six Dead After Cessna 414 Crashes Into Pacific Minutes After Takeoff from San Diego

Fatal California Plane Crash Leaves One dead, One Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Trainee Pilot Dies in Solo Flight Crash After Trainer Aircraft Hits Tree in Gujarat’s Amreli

4 from Wisconsin Killed as Small Plane Crashes in Illinois Field Near Power Lines

Three Dead, One Injured in Boca Raton Plane Crash; NTSB Opens Full Investigation

Columbia County Plane Crash Kills Six After Weather Diversion, Follows Hudson River Tragedy

Two Killed in Light Aircraft Crash at Derbyshire, AAIB Launches Investigation

Flight Instructor and Student Killed in Cessna 172 Crash Near Chilliwack During Flight Training

19 Year Old Woman Trainee Pilot Injured as Training Aircraft Crash-Lands in Gujarat

Devastating Mid-Air Collision of French Air Force Jets during Rehearsals, Three Survive

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