A MAJOR search and rescue mission is underway after a plane crashed into the sea off the coast of California leaving three people unaccounted for.
Authorities have confirmed that a private plane plummeted into the water in Pacific Grove at around 10:40 pm on Saturday night.
A multi-agency search operation is underway after the private plane crashed into the sea off the coast of California on Saturday night[/caption]
The aircraft was a Beech 95-B55 which ran into trouble shortly after takeoff (stock)[/caption]
The Beech 95-B55 was en route to Monterey Regional Airport from San Carlos Airport where it had departed at 10:07 pm.
It is believed to have ran into trouble shortly after take off with data from the Aviation Safety Network showing that it “crashed into the sea during a night-time approach to Monterey Airport.”
“On approach the aircraft entered a descending left-hand turn. During the turn the aircraft climbed again before entering a high-speed descent until it crashed into the sea about 22:38 hours,” per the aviation outlet.
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