Florida Man Arrested for Stealing and Crash-Landing Plane on California Beach

The stolen aircraft, taken from Palo Alto Airport, was found intact on the sand near Half Moon Bay, with no reported injuries.

A 50-year-old man from Miami, identified as Luiz Gustavo Aires, was arrested for stealing a small plane and crash-landing it on a California beach.
The incident occurred near Half Moon Bay, about 25 miles from San Francisco, with the plane stolen from Palo Alto Airport.
No injuries were reported following the crash, which left the plane intact but unoccupied on the sand.
Authorities are investigating the theft and recovery of the aircraft, owned by a San Mateo-based limited liability company.
The unusual event has drawn significant attention, with law enforcement stating it's a first of its kind they've encountered.