This information is preliminary and subject to change.
On August 31, 2024, about 1035 local time (Pacific daylight time), the small passenger vessel Jig Strike was about 100 nm west of San Diego, California, on a chartered fishing trip when it suddenly began taking on water. The 12 passengers and 5 crewmembers on board evacuated to a life raft and were rescued by a nearby vessel. The Jig Strike eventually sank. There were no injuries, and no pollution was reported. Damages were estimated at $650,000.
The Coast Guard has declared this incident a major marine casualty. The Coast Guard will lead the investigation, and the NTSB will investigate and determine the probable cause.
