San Diego Plane Crash Kills Six: Pilot Error Suspected in IMC Conditions
A twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed off the coast of Point Loma, San Diego, killing all six people on board. The plane, owned by Optimal Health Systems but reportedly sold to private individuals earlier in 2023, crashed shortly after takeoff while returning to Phoenix from Arizona. Pre-crash audio recordings indicate the pilot struggled to maintain altitude and heading before issuing a Mayday call. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
John Q. Hosedrinker