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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Chilling mayday call from pilot of doomed plane before it plunges into ocean
The Coast Guard confirmed on Sunday that all six people on board the doomed aircraft that crashed into the ocean near San Diego after taking off from San Diego International Airport have died In yet another American aviation tragedy, a small plane carrying six people nosedived into the ocean shortly after takeoff on Sunday with authorities confirming that the crash claimed the lives of everyone on board. The doomed twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed at around 12.30pm on Sunday in San Diego, just three miles west of Point Loma. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed the deaths of all six passengers, but their identities are pending official release. Harrowing audio from air traffic control, shared by CBS 8, captured the pilot's desperate plea for higher altitude immediately after leaving San Diego International Airport. The aircraft barely managed to reach 1000ft during its doomed ascent, with the pilot uttering "mayday" over the radio before falling silent. Coast Guard crews swiftly located a debris field off the coast near San Diego's Point Loma area on Sunday. According to The Associated Press reports, the ocean at the crash site has a depth of around 200ft. Following the devastating incident, the Coast Guard launched a major search operation, involving a Jayhawk helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, a cutter, and two smaller boats, continuing their search until dusk. "We've located a debris field, but I don't have details on its size yet," Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Graves told NBC 7 shortly before 3.30pm on Sunday. A surfer told NBC 7 about the chilling moment he saw the aircraft plummet: "The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. But after I saw this splash, about six seconds later, it was dead silent. I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed," Tyson Wislofsky revealed. After confirming that the doomed plane belongs to vitamin producers Optimal Health Systems, there's been an update from the company that the FAA records might be behind the times. The Arizona-based firm, which sold the plane just this year, said it passed to private hands. Founder Doug Grant joined in mourning, stating: "We personally know several of the passengers onboard, and our sincerest condolences are offered to those affected by the tragedy, all of whom are incredible members of our small community."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Search underway for six missing passengers from Cessna plane that crashed off San Diego coast
A search is underway after a small plane carrying six people crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego Sunday, authorities said. A twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, not long after taking off, about three miles west of Point Loma. Coast Guard officials said they found a debris field off the coast in an area where water is estimated to be about 200 feet deep. The Coast Guard said on X that a Jayhawk helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, a cutter and two small boats were dispatched to search for survivors. First responders across multiple agencies scoured the area into the evening in search of survivors, though none had been located as of Monday. A surfer who witnessed the plane tumbling out of the sky thought it was doing stunts, he told NBC Los Angeles. "I saw him come down at an angle. He wasn't flying straight to the ground," said Tyson Wislofsky. "The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. But after I saw this splash, about six seconds later, it was dead silent. I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed.' The plane is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a nutritional supplement company based out of Pima, Arizona, about two and a half hours outside Phoenix, according to NBC. The plane took off from San Diego International Airport and was headed for Phoenix, according to data from FlightAware. The National Transportation Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. The identities of the six people aboard the plane were not immediately known. The crash comes less than a month after a small Cessna plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six people. With reporting from the Associated Press.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Search underway for six missing passengers from Cessna plane that crashed off San Diego coast
A search is underway after a small plane carrying six people crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego Sunday, authorities said. A twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, not long after taking off, about three miles west of Point Loma. Coast Guard officials said they found a debris field off the coast in an area where water is estimated to be about 200 feet deep. The Coast Guard said on X that a Jayhawk helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, a cutter and two small boats were dispatched to search for survivors. First responders across multiple agencies scoured the area into the evening in search of survivors, though none had been located as of Monday. A surfer who witnessed the plane tumbling out of the sky thought it was doing stunts, he told NBC Los Angeles. "I saw him come down at an angle. He wasn't flying straight to the ground," said Tyson Wislofsky. "The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. But after I saw this splash, about six seconds later, it was dead silent. I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed.' The plane is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a nutritional supplement company based out of Pima, Arizona, about two and a half hours outside Phoenix, according to NBC. The plane took off from San Diego International Airport and was headed for Phoenix, according to data from FlightAware. The National Transportation Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. The identities of the six people aboard the plane were not immediately known. The crash comes less than a month after a small Cessna plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six people. With reporting from the Associated Press.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Small plane carrying six crashes off the coast of Sunset Cliffs
A small plane with six people aboard crashed into the ocean about 3 miles off Sunset Cliffs Sunday afternoon, prompting a search involving several agencies. The Coast Guard received the report at 12:50 p.m. and began searching the debris field with several assets, including a Jayhawk helicopter, a C-27 airplane, the Cutter Sea Otter and two smaller boats, said Petty Officer Charlie Valor. None of the people believed to be on board had been found by early evening as the search continued, Coast Guard officials said. The plane was a Cessna 414, which is a pressurized, twin-engine aircraft designed to carry six to eight passengers, according to officials. San Diego lifeguards initially assisted with the search, then were called off after it became clear the plane went down in water that is probably 200 feet deep or more, a spokesperson said. 'The U.S. Coast Guard alerted San Diego fire department lifeguards after receiving reports from vessels of a large splash approximately three miles off Sunset Cliffs,' said Candace Hadley, a spokesperson for San Diego Fire-Rescue. 'Lifeguards responded with several rescue vessels (boats and some personal watercraft), who located an oil sheen and some debris on the water,' Hadley said. She said lifeguards requested additional support from the Coast Guard because of the depth of the water being searched. The Coast Guard has since assumed responsibility for search, rescue and recovery operations. 'Initial debris recovered by lifeguards have been turned over to Coast Guard authorities. Our Triton vessel is currently on standby in case there is any additional need for assistance,' she said. The high-performance Triton is equipped with hoses and can be used to fight fires. This is the second private plane to crash in the San Diego area in the past 2 1/2 weeks. On May 22, a Cessna 550 Citation II jet crashed into a Murphy Canyon neighborhood, damaging a four-plex in the military housing area and setting 20 vehicles on fire. Six people on board the jet — the pilot and five passengers — were killed in the crash. Miraculously, only a few people suffered minor injuries on the ground. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of that crash. Officials noted the plane was heading to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa on a foggy evening when the plane clipped a transmission line about 120 feet in the air. In that incident, the plane had departed from Teterboro, N.J., then stopped in Wichita, Kan., before heading on to San Diego. With Sunday's crash, it was not immediately clear where the plane had taken off from or its intended destination.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kansas Announces Major Coaching Move After Disappointing Season
The Kansas Jayhawks have been one of the premier college basketball programs in the country over the past several years, led by head coach Bill Self. Last season, Kansas entered the year as the No. 1 team in the AP preseason poll. Advertisement The Jayhawks were expected to compete for a national title, behind one of the top players in the nation, Hunter Dickinson, but they struggled. Kansas was defeated in the third round of the Big 12 championship, falling at the hands of Caleb Love and Arizona. They entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 7 seed and wound up being upset by John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks. After the season, the Jayhawks made a key coaching move, looking to revamp their staff in hopes of bouncing back from a head-scratching year. Kansas hired Jacque Vaughn as an assistant coach. "Welcome home, Jacque Vaughn," posted the official social media account of the Kansas Jayhawks. "The Kansas great returns to Lawrence as an assistant coach." Advertisement Upon the release of the announcement, Kansas head coach Bill Self revealed his thoughts on the coaching staff decision from the Jayhawks. "We're very excited to welcome Jacque and (his wife) Laura into the fold," Self said, per release. "I've known Jacque from a distance for several years now and have always admired how he has conducted himself professionally and how he has treated people. I think he will be an excellent addition to our program, while also serving as a great mentor, coach and representative of Kansas basketball. We lost an awesome coach in Norm (Roberts) when he retired but feel very fortunate to have replaced him with a tremendous Jayhawk that has a unique and impressive resume." Jacque Vaughn also had some words on his return to Kansas, having played for the Jayhawks from 1993 to 1997. Advertisement "I'm truly honored and overwhelmed with excitement to return to my alma mater and join Coach Self's staff as an assistant coach." Vaughn said. "The game of basketball has provided me the incredible privilege to mentor, coach, and compete alongside some of the best in the game. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring those experiences back to the school that means so much to me. It's a blessing to once again be part of the Jayhawk tradition." Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self.© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Aside from being a former point guard at the University of Kanas, Jacque Vaughn also has extensive experience in the coaching realm. He started his journey as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs in 2010. After a few stops with the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets, serving as the Nets' head coach from 2022 to 2024, Vaughn is headed back to the college ranks. Advertisement Related: Hunter Dickinson Reveals Major Personal News on Sunday Related: North Carolina Makes Big Hubert Davis Announcement on Tuesday
