Eric Tatman, Spencer Geerlings and Shane Garner Identified in Fatal Plane Crash [San Clemente Island, CA]

Phoenix Air Learjet Identified Victims in San Clemente Island Plane Crash

 
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CA (May 15, 2023) – The Phoenix Air Learjet identified Captain Eric Tatman, 1st Officer Spencer Geerlings and Systems Specialist Shane Garner in a plane crash on May 10.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the Coast Guard’s Joint Harbor Operations Center in San Diego received the initial report of a downed aircraft at 7:53 AM. Based on a report, the plane was on a U.S. Navy training exercise at the time of the crash.
 
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircraft and the USS San Diego diverted after hearing the emergency broadcast and began searching the area.
 
Officials said they had searched 334 square miles and found a debris field but no signs of any survivors.
 
As of now, the case remains under investigation. In addition, no other details are available.

We send our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victims.

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