The Airplane Appeared To Increase In Speed, While It Was “Dipping And Turning.”
On January 14, 2024, about 1905 Pacific standard time, an experimental amateur-built Cozy MK IV, N656TE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Half Moon Bay, California. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured, and 1 passenger is missing and presumed to be fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Multiple witnesses in the area reported hearing the airplane flying near their location. One witness reported that while dining outside, north of the Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF), they heard the airplane, and saw it shortly after.