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Daily Mirror
18 hours 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."
Metro
a day ago
- Metro
Six people missing after plane crashes into Pacific Ocean
Six people are feared dead after a small plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The seven-seater Cessna 414 crashed three miles west of Point Loma just off the San Diego coast about 12.50pm on Sunday. The plane took off from San Diego International Airport and was headed to Phoenix, Arizona. Surfer Tyson Wislofsky told NBC 7: 'I saw him come down at an angle. He wasn't flying straight to the ground. '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. More Trending 'I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed.' The cause of the crash is unclear and is being investigated by transport officials. The debris field is 200 feet, the US Coast Guard said. The 1970 Cessna 414 is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a vitamin and supplement shop in Pima, Arizona, Federal Aviation Administration records show. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Two dead after gunman opens fire outside Ballagio Hotel in Las Vegas MORE: Elon Musk has 'PTSD' after leaving White House, his dad says MORE: Why did Donald Trump and Elon Musk fall out? Feud explained
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Safe parking site opens at former H Barracks near San Diego airport
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A site at the former H Barracks lot near San Diego International Airport and Liberty Station opened over the weekend, meant to serve as a safe place to sleep for people experiencing homelessness. For people like Barbara Price and Johnny Barber, her longtime friend of 50 years, having a safe place to sleep at night is essential to survival. 'We have to survive,' Price said. 'The best way we can whether it's going to the bathroom or getting something to eat or dealing with people day to day.' San Diego considers sweeping parking reform package: What it entails Barber has lived in a Chevy truck for the last five years, which is adorned with the American flag. 'I'm the son of a soldier,' he said. Price has also called the truck home for the past year. Every night, they look for places to park the truck and get some rest. The H Barracks site, which recently opened near North Harbor Drive between Kincaid and McCain roads, is meant to serve people like Price and Barber. The city of San Diego entered into a one-year agreement with the nonprofit, Jewish Family Service of San Diego, who will manage the site along with other existing ones. Open seven nights a week between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., the site includes 190 parking spaces for individuals and families living in vehicles and are experiencing homelessness. The city says 120 of the spaces can be utilized by oversized vehicles. The facility also includes security and bathrooms onsite, as well as housing navigation and mental health resources. The city says the overall goal of the site, and others like it, is to get people into stable housing. However, prior to its opening, the site's proposed location was a contentious topic for many in the Point Loma community. Community members have expressed concerns about safety, particularly in relation to the proximity to the airport, a children's playground and Liberty Station. The city previously stated the H Barracks site is not permanent and will only be operational until the pure water project opens in 2029. FOX 5/KUSI's Juliette Vara contributed to this report. Watch her report in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sailor arrested for allegedly making false bomb threat on plane
A U.S. Navy sailor was taken into custody Tuesday at the San Diego International Airport after allegedly claiming that there were explosives aboard a commercial airliner, local authorities said. The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department arrested 35-year-old John Stea, an electronics technician assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One, for allegedly informing a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had a bomb on a Hawaiian Airlines flight about to take off to Honolulu, Hawaii, according to a statement from Port of San Diego authorities. The flight attendant told the captain of the alleged danger as the plane prepared to depart. The plane immediately taxied off the runway and parked on the airfield, awaiting security assistance. 'At approximately 8:45 a.m., the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Maritime Tactical Team (MARTAC, also known as SWAT), K-9 Team, and Joint Terrorism Task Force, along with the San Diego Fire Department and multiple federal agencies, responded to the scene to search the aircraft and its contents,' local authorities said. Private plane crashes into San Diego military housing neighborhood All 293 passengers aboard the plane were evacuated, and a bomb sweep ensued, with K-9s clearing all carry-on and checked luggage, according to the statement. Stea was charged with making a false threat, authorities said. The plane took off after a five-hour delay, local media outlet CBS 8 San Diego reported. Stea was released by local authorities, CBS 8 said, with a promise to appear in court, but the Navy has since taken him into custody. 'The safety of the public and our personnel is of utmost importance to the Navy,' a spokesperson for U.S. 3rd Fleet said in an emailed statement. 'We take all threats seriously and are cooperating fully with local and federal authorities.' Stea is also in danger of being placed on a federal no-fly list by the Transportation Security Administration. He faces civilian charges of up to one year in jail.
International Business Times
21-05-2025
- International Business Times
Who Is John Stea? Military Technician Arrested for Making False Bomb Threat on Hawaiian Airlines at San Diego Airport
A Navy technician was arrested for reportedly making a false bomb threat during a Hawaiian Airlines flight, authorities said. Electronics Technician 1st Class John Stea, 35, allegedly told a flight attendant that the person seated next to him had a bomb just minutes before takeoff from San Diego International Airport on Tuesday morning, the San Diego Harbor Police said. Authorities were alerted and quickly swarmed Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15 on the runway at 8:45 a.m. One man was removed from the plane in handcuffs, according to witnesses. However, it still remains unclear whether it was Stea or the person he had falsely accused of carrying a bomb inside the plane. Creating a Panic Situation All 293 passengers on board were evacuated from the aircraft and transported by bus to a secure location. The aircraft was cleared after law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the plane using bomb-sniffing dogs. Passengers reboarded, and the flight took off for Honolulu roughly five hours later, Hawaiian Airlines reported. Officials later said that there is no danger to passengers at San Diego International Airport. "Harbor Police reminds the public that maliciously reporting a false bomb threat is against the law and can result in fines and up to one year incarceration in county jail or state prison if convicted," the agency said. Everything West Smooth after Check "During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft," said Melissa Villegas, a spokesperson for Hawaiian Airlines. "As a precaution, the captain immediately taxied the Airbus A330 to a safe location on the airfield where it was met with local and federal law enforcement, and guests were safely deplaned." "We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused," said Villegas. "We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible. We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our flight attendants and pilots throughout this event." The response to the incident included the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Maritime Tactical SWAT team, the K-9 unit, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the San Diego Fire Department, all of whom were dispatched to the scene. "The safety of the public and our personnel is of utmost importance to the Navy. We take all threats seriously and are cooperating fully with local and federal authorities," Lt. Mohammad N. Issa, deputy public affairs officer, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, said in a statement.
