Fatal plane crash off Half Moon Bay not necessarily due to amateur construction: experts say engine issue more likely cause

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A small plane crashed off the coast of Half Moon Bay, Calif., that was classified as an “amateur-built” experimental craft by the federal government. However, experts suggest that the classification might not be the reason for its fatal plunge. The National Transportation Safety Board reported that the Cozy Mark IV, a four-seat, single-engine plane, crashed shortly after taking off from Half Moon Bay Airport. Of the four people on board, …

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