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Tragedy struck near Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Saturday night as a plane crash claimed at least two lives.
Local authorities reported that the private aircraft, en route to the Gulf Shores airport, went down around 6:50 p.m. local time (7:50 p.m. ET). According to WKRG, the U.S. Coast Guard spearheaded an immediate response, coordinating a comprehensive search involving multiple agencies by air, land, and sea.
The Gulf Shores Police Department shared a statement on Facebook, indicating, “A significant emergency response is active in the vicinity of Sailboat Bay and Plash Island due to the plane crash in Bon Secour Bay.”
They further noted, “Marine and Dive Units, alongside other first responders, are currently at the scene.”
The aircraft involved in the incident was identified as a Beechcraft Bonanza.
Responding agencies reportedly included the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Daphne Search and Rescue, American Medical Response (AMR), and the U.S. Coast Guard, along with other partner organizations.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were on board the aircraft. The investigation remains ongoing.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard, Gulf Shores P.D., Gulf Shores Fire Chief Mark Sealy and Orange Beach Fire Chief Jeff Smith for comment.
The single-engine plane is believed to be a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, AL.com reported.
The Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is a six-seat, high-performance, single-engine aircraft known for its speed, comfort and long production run (1970–2005).
It can currently be bought for between $199,000-$719,000, according to online listings.
There have been 186 air flight fatalities thus far in 2026, according to Aviation Safety Network data.
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