Six Still Missing at Sea After Small Plane Crashes: What to Know
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Authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred Sunday afternoon about five miles off the coast near San Diego, where a small aircraft carrying six people went down into the ocean.
The U.S. Coast Guard reported discovering a debris field near Point Loma and launched a search operation in waters approximately 200 feet deep to locate the wreckage.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m., shortly after takeoff. Flight tracking data from Flightaware.com indicated the aircraft was en route to Phoenix.
Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have confirmed that they are conducting a joint investigation into the incident.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
This article contains reporting by the Associated Press.
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