Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Three Killed in Monterey Bay Plane Crash
A small plane crashed into the ocean near Monterey Bay, California.
Sadly, the three people on the plane died.
The plane, a Beech 95-B55 Baron, took off from San Carlos Airport before crashing near Point Pinos.
Emergency responders, including the Coast Guard, searched and found the wreckage and the victims.
The FAA and NTSB are now trying to figure out why the plane crashed and what went wrong.
A private plane crashed into the waters off Monterey Bay, California, resulting in three fatalities.
The aircraft was a Beech 95-B55 Baron, which departed from San Carlos Airport.
The crash site was approximately 300 yards off the coast of Point Pinos in Monterey County.
Emergency crews, including the US Coast Guard, responded and recovered the bodies.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
- Who
- Three individuals, Steve Clatterbuck, James Vincent, and Jamie Tabscott, died in the crash.
- What
- A private plane crash resulted in three fatalities.
- When
- The crash occurred on the night of July 27, with bodies recovered on July 27 and 28, 2025.
- Where
- Off the coast of Point Pinos in Monterey Bay, California.
- Why
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
- Aircraft Type
- Beech 95-B55 Baron
- Tail Number
- N8796R
- Departure Point
- San Carlos Airport
- Crash Location
- Off the coast of Point Pinos, Monterey County, CA
- Fatalities
- 3
- Victims Identified
- Steve Clatterbuck, James Vincent, Jamie Tabscott
- Investigation Agencies
- FAA, NTSB