The US Coast Guard has confirmed with KSBW 8 that three bodies have been recovered off the coast of Pacific Grove following a confirmed private plane crash on Saturday night.According to the Coast Guard, three people were on board the plane. A search for potential survivors has been ongoing since Saturday night.The Monterey Fire Department, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Pacific Grove Police, the US Coast Guard, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE are responding to the incident near Asilomar.The plane reportedly crashed 200 to 300 yards off Point Pinos, per the Coast Guard. Sunset Drive is currently closed between Jewell Avenue and Pico Avenue.Flight Radar indicates that a private twin-engine plane departed San Carlos Airport in the Bay Area at approximately 10:07 p.m., heading to Monterey Regional Airport.Flight N8796R, a Beech 95-B55 Baron, reportedly crashed into the ocean near Sunset Drive and Jewell Avenue at around 10:38 p.m., according to Flight Radar.Emergency responders were alerted at approximately 10:07 p.m. after receiving a lost radar alert and 911 calls from neighbors. Witnesses reported hearing an aircraft engine revving, followed by a splash in the ocean, per CAL FIRE. Our reporter on the scene says that aircraft debris can be seen washing up on the rocks.Community Emergency Response Team is at the scene waiting for the National Transportation Safety Board. The debris will remain at the beach until the NTSB arrives to gather it and determine the cause. Have any photos or videos of the incident? You can send them to KSBW HERE. KSBW 8 is on the scene and will share updates as more information becomes available.

The US Coast Guard has confirmed with KSBW 8 that three bodies have been recovered off the coast of Pacific Grove following a confirmed private plane crash on Saturday night.

According to the Coast Guard, three people were on board the plane. A search for potential survivors has been ongoing since Saturday night.

The Monterey Fire Department, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Pacific Grove Police, the US Coast Guard, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE are responding to the incident near Asilomar.

The plane reportedly crashed 200 to 300 yards off Point Pinos, per the Coast Guard.

Sunset Drive is currently closed between Jewell Avenue and Pico Avenue.

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NTSB is investigating the July 26 crash of a Beechcraft B-95-B55 airplane near Pacific Grove, California.

— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) July 27, 2025

Flight Radar indicates that a private twin-engine plane departed San Carlos Airport in the Bay Area at approximately 10:07 p.m., heading to Monterey Regional Airport.

Flight N8796R, a Beech 95-B55 Baron, reportedly crashed into the ocean near Sunset Drive and Jewell Avenue at around 10:38 p.m., according to Flight Radar.

Emergency responders were alerted at approximately 10:07 p.m. after receiving a lost radar alert and 911 calls from neighbors. Witnesses reported hearing an aircraft engine revving, followed by a splash in the ocean, per CAL FIRE.

Our reporter on the scene says that aircraft debris can be seen washing up on the rocks.

Community Emergency Response Team is at the scene waiting for the National Transportation Safety Board. The debris will remain at the beach until the NTSB arrives to gather it and determine the cause.

Have any photos or videos of the incident? You can send them to KSBW HERE.

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Debris that appears to be seat.

Debris on beach near sight of Pacific Grove plane crash.

PHOTO: Ben Shipnuck

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Unknown Debris

Debris on beach near sight of Pacific Grove plane crash.

PHOTO: Ben Shipnuck

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Bag on shore after PG plane crash

Debris on beach near sight of Pacific Grove plane crash.

PHOTO: Ben Shipnuck

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PHOTO: Ben Shipnuck

KSBW 8 is on the scene and will share updates as more information becomes available.