3 people found unresponsive after plane crashes into ocean off California coast
3 people found unresponsive after plane crashes into ocean off California coast
Authorities say three people have been found unresponsive after a small airplane crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the central California coast
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article contains mixed accuracy. While it correctly states a plane crashed off the California coast, the number of unresponsive people found is inconsistent across sources. The article appears to be generally neutral, presenting the facts as reported by authorities.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Three people were found unresponsive after a plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the central California coast.
- Verification Source #1: Reports that two people were found unresponsive.
- Verification Source #2: Reports that two people were found unresponsive and a search continues for a third person.
- Verification Source #3: Reports that two people were found unresponsive and one person is missing.
- Verification Source #4: Reports that two people were found unresponsive.
- Assessment: Contradicted. Sources 1, 2, 3, and 4 indicate that two people were found unresponsive, and one person was missing or being searched for, not that three were found unresponsive.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: '...in central California, and found two people who were unresponsive, the authorities said.'
- Source 2: '...person after a small airplane crashed in the ocean off the central California coast, authorities said. Emergency crews responded late...'
- Source 3: 'Two people were found "unresponsive" and one person is missing after a plane crash off the coast of California this weekend'
- Source 4: 'Two people were found unresponsive after small plane that departed from the Bay Area carrying three crashed into the Pacific Ocean late'