A twin-engine Cessna 414 registered N414BA crashed into the Pacific Ocean off San Diego’s Point Loma shortly after taking off from San Diego airport on Sunday afternoon, killing the pilot and all five passengers on board, according to the FAA.
The plane was returning to Phoenix after departing Arizona the day before. The U.S. Coast Guard located debris about 3 miles offshore in waters roughly 200 feet deep. ADS-B data show that the aircraft entered a descending left turn, losing 1900 feet in 13 seconds. The aircraft began to climb again, but ADS-B data show an erratic altitude and heading until the moment the aircraft impacted the surface of the water, six minutes after it had commenced the takeoff roll.
The FAA identified the aircraft as registered to Optimal Health Systems, though the Arizona-based company said it sold the plane in 2023. Its founder, Doug Grant, confirmed knowing several passengers and extended condolences, calling them valued members of the community.
Victim identities have not yet been released.
This post was published on 9 June 2025 23:07
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