India, July 28 -- A small plane crashed off Monterey city in the US on Saturday, leaving at least three people dead, media reports said.

Monterey County Sheriff's Office Coroner Unit has confirmed the mishap.

The Sheriff's office identified the three deceased persons as Steve Eugene Clatterbuck, 60, of Salinas; James Vincent, 36, of Monterey; and Jamie Lee Tabscott, 44, also of Monterey.

"The Monterey County Sheriff's Office Coroner Unit has identified the occupants of the twin-engine aircraft that went down near Point Pinos, California on the evening of Saturday, July 26th, 2025," the office wrote on X.

"The family and friends of the deceased have expressed that they wish to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of support from t...