Two Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Alabama Bay Near Gulf Shores At least two people are dead after a small aircraft crashed into a bay near Gulf Shores on Saturday evening, authorities said. The private plane, which was headed to Gulf Shores International Airport, went down around 6:50 p.m. local time. The United States Coast Guard said emergency crews quickly launched a coordinated search and rescue operation involving air, land, and water units. Officials have not yet confirmed how many people were on board the aircraft, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. The plane is believed to be a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, according to local reports. 🎥: @WKRG