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Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, the 28-year-old son of Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 1. The collision involved a pickup truck and led to the highway being closed for several hours. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured and cooperated with the investigation. The community is rallying to support the Jimenez family during this tragic time.
A 50-year-old Florida man, Luiz Gustavo Aires, was arrested after allegedly stealing a small plane from Palo Alto Airport and making an emergency landing on a beach near Half Moon Bay. The plane was found intact and unoccupied, and Aires was later taken into custody. He was booked on suspicion of theft of an airplane. This incident follows a deadly plane crash in the same area last month, with three bodies recovered near the crash site.
A year after the tragic shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, survivors are still facing uncertainty as their housing vouchers expire. Many are dealing with trauma, job insecurity, and a lack of permanent housing. While efforts are being made to support farmworkers, survivors feel like they're in temporary housing limbo and worry about where they'll end up. Advocates are calling for long-term solutions and proactive measures to improve the working and living conditions of migrant farmworkers.
NTSB investigators are at the scene of a fatal plane crash near Half Moon Bay Airport, where a single-engine plane carrying the pilot and three passengers crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The focus of the investigation will be on the pilot, the aircraft, and the operating environment, with reports indicating that a preliminary report will be available within 30 days and a final report expected in 12 to 24 months. Two people were confirmed dead in the crash, and the NTSB is seeking information from witnesses or those with surveillance video.
An investigation is ongoing into a small plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay, with four believed to have been onboard. The pilot, Lochie Ferrier, and one passenger, Cassidy Petit, have been identified, along with another victim, Emma Willmer-Shiles. The plane, a Cozy MK IV aircraft, departed from Hayward Executive Airport and crashed after flying erratically, with witnesses reporting engine sputtering. The NTSB is working to determine the cause, focusing on the wreckage and potential mechanical or structural failures. Data shows the plane toured the bay before the crash, and experts emphasize the importance of communication in such situations for future prevention.
The body of 27-year-old Emma Willmer-Shiles, identified as the woman found near the site of a small plane crash off the Half Moon Bay coast, has been taken to the San Mateo County Coroner's Office. The plane, which took off from the East Bay, was found upside down in the water near Ross Cove, and the search for survivors was suspended after the Coast Guard's efforts. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, while the body of the second person on the plane has not been located.
A small, single-engine plane crashed into the ocean off Half Moon Bay, resulting in two confirmed fatalities, including 27-year-old Emma Willmer-Shiles. The homebuilt Cozy Mark IV plane was destroyed, and the crash's circumstances remain unknown. The plane, which had taken off from Hayward Executive Airport, was seen flying erratically before crashing near Moss Beach. The NTSB is investigating the incident.
A single-engine Cozy Mark IV plane crashed in the ocean near Half Moon Bay, California, with two people on board. A woman's body was found near the crash site, and the search for survivors was suspended by the Coast Guard. The plane, which took off from the East Bay, was found upside down in the water near Ross Cove. The investigation, involving multiple agencies including the FAA and NTSB, is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
The search for survivors of a plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay has been suspended by the Coast Guard, with the wreckage found upside down in the water near Ross Cove. The plane, which departed from an East Bay airport, was spotted flying erratically before crashing, and authorities are still uncertain about the number of passengers on board. Various agencies, including the FAA and NTSB, are now involved in the investigation.
An airplane crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Half Moon Bay Airport south of San Francisco around 7:15 p.m., prompting emergency crews including the U.S. Coast Guard and fire crews to search for the downed plane. There is no immediate information about the number of people on board, possible survivors, or the type of aircraft involved in the crash.
A propeller plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Half Moon Bay, California, after flying erratically, with the wreckage found upside down in the water. Authorities are inspecting the crash site, and there is no immediate information about the number of people on board, possible survivors, or the type of aircraft involved. Search and rescue teams, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, California Highway Patrol, and fire crews, are responding to the incident.
A 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea off the coast of Half Moon Bay has tragically died, while the search for a 54-year-old man who was also swept away has been suspended by the Coast Guard. The incident occurred after warnings of dangerous sneaker waves were issued by the National Weather Service.
A 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea at Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay was rescued by San Mateo Fire, while a 54-year-old man remains missing. The Coast Guard has taken over the search, deploying the USCG Cutter Hawksbill to continue the search. Officials are warning of the dangers of the ocean during this time of year.
A small twin-engine plane crashed into Half Moon Bay on Saturday, killing its two occupants who were headed from the Bay Area to Hawaii. The plane appeared to turn back toward the California coast before ultimately crashing into the ocean. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. It is not common for small planes to attempt crossing the Pacific to Hawaii, but it is possible with modifications like an auxiliary fuel tank.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a plane crash that occurred off the coast of Half Moon Bay in California. The plane involved was a Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter flying from Santa Rosa to Honolulu, Hawaii, and two people were on board. The wreckage has not been spotted yet.