Overview
- The aircraft touched down on the sand between lifeguard towers 11 and 13 at about 9:30 p.m., according to Huntington Beach officials.
- Both people on board were uninjured and the plane remained intact on the beach.
- A Huntington Beach Police helicopter pilot overheard radio calls about an aircraft in distress and observed the safe landing.
- Flight data indicated a departure from Santa Barbara, and the pilot was unable to return to John Wayne Airport before choosing the shoreline.
- The FAA and NTSB have been notified and are expected to review the incident.