Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771, Aviation accident in the United States of America

Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 was a scheduled flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

On December 7, 1987, the flight crashed due to a murder-suicide plot carried out by a disgruntled employee.

This tragic event led to changes in airline security and employment practices.

The crash site is located in a remote area near Cayucos, California.

All 43 passengers, including 5 crewmembers, lost their lives in this fatal incident.

• GPS coordinates: 35.52222,-120.85694
• Latest update: August 31, 2026 12:00