Two people were killed Saturday afternoon after a twin-engine plane plunged into the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of Half Moon Bay.
HALF MOON BAY -- Two people were killed Saturday afternoon after a twin-engine plane plunged into the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of Half Moon Bay.
The plane, a twin-turboprop deHavilland DHC-6, went down about 2:15 p.m., said Lynn Lunsford, a spokesman for the FAA. The pilot made a distress call shortly before it disappeared from radar screens. The aircraft was flying from Santa Rosa to Honolulu, and initial information indicated there were two people aboard. The identities of the pilot and passenger have not been released.
The Twin Otter is a high-wing utility aircraft capable of carrying passengers and cargo, according to the manufacturer's website.First published on May 21, 2023 / 7:00 AMThanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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