A Cessna pilot expressed nervousness about Southern California airspace prior to the crash. He practiced instrument procedures in Arizona, flying with a friend who was the regular pilot. After flying from Phoenix to San Diego, the plane took off again but shortly descended rapidly from 2,000 to 200 feet. Communication between the pilot and air traffic control revealed the pilot was struggling. Despite being instructed to climb, erratic maneuvers were made, leading to mayday calls before the plane crashed into the ocean, killing six onboard.
The pilot of the twin-engine Cessna expressed nervousness about busy Southern California airspace prior to practicing instrument procedures at an Arizona airport two days before the crash.
After taking off from San Diego International Airport, the plane climbed to about 2,000 feet before making a steep descent, prompting an air traffic controller to issue a low-altitude alert.
Despite communication with air traffic control, including instructions to climb to 4,000 feet, the pilot struggled to maintain the plane's heading before crashing into the ocean.
The crash occurred approximately two miles off Sunset Cliffs, resulting in the loss of all six occupants aboard.
Collection
[
|
...
]