"Fatal California Coast Plane Crash Highlights Risks of Home-Built Aircraft"

A homebuilt aircraft, previously sold for $100,000, crashed off the coast of California, likely killing four people. The single-engine Cozy Mark IV crashed at Half Moon Bay, with no survivors found and only one body recovered so far. While the cause is still under investigation, a witness reported hearing the engine cut out after losing power. The victims included a 27-year-old San Francisco local, a newly engaged Australian couple, and the plane's previous owner described the tragedy as "traumatic." The Cozy Mark IV, which has a comparable safety record to commercial aircraft, is required to undergo airworthiness checks by the FAA or a Designated Airworthiness Representative.