Three people missing after private plane crashes in California
The Beech 95-B55 Baron plummeted into the ocean in Pacific Grove around 10:40pm on Saturday, according to emergency officials.
Flight N8796R had departed from San Carlos Airport at 10:07pm and was headed for Monterey Regional Airport, according to Flight Radar.
The two-engine aircraft apparently ran into trouble shortly after take off, as first responders were contacted almost immediately after receiving a lost radar alert, KSBW reported.
Horrified residents of the quiet coastal neighborhood also made several 911 calls after hearing the plane's engine revving and a massive splash in the water.
Cal Fire has estimated the plane is likely 200 meters to a quarter mile off the ocean's shore.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Pacific Grove Police, the Coast Guard and CAL Fire are all involved in the multi-agency search.
While the victims have not yet been found, debris from the horror crash has washed up on rocks in the ocean.
Footage from Saturday night shows flares shooting into the air from the plane to aid search crews.
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