Emma Pearl Willmer-Shiles Obituary, Death -An airplane crash near Moss Beach, off the California coast, claimed the lives of four individuals, including an engaged couple. Lochie Ferrier, an Australian Bay Area pilot, and his fiancée Cassidy Petit of Hayward, California, were identified as victims by authorities. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office also confirmed the death of Emma Pearl Willmer-Shiles, a 27-year-old from San Francisco. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that a fourth victim was believed to be involved in the crash.
The passengers were on board a Cozy Mark IV, a four-seat homebuilt light aircraft, at the time of the accident. The FAA reported that the plane was found upside down in the water near Ross Cove. The search for the aircraft involved the efforts of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the NTSB.