Two Pilots Killed in Plane Crash in Pacific Ocean [Half Moon Bay, CA]

Small Plane Headed for Hawaii Crashes into Pacific Ocean Off Coast Half Moon Bay Killing 2 Pilots

 
HALF MOON BAY, CA (May 23, 2023) – Two pilots were killed when a small plane headed for Hawaii crashed into the Pacific Ocean on Saturday afternoon.
 
The FAA said the flight was from Santa Rosa to Honolulu. The plane, a Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter, crashed around 2:15 p.m. shortly after takeoff, about 40 miles off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
 
The pilot and co-pilot were found unresponsive and strapped in their seats in the upside-down plane. Both were killed in the crash. They were the only people on board the plane.
 
The Coast Guard said they had received a report of a plane experiencing mechanical failure.
 
Crews are working to recover the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board will continue to investigate what happened.

We express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

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