MySQL running in safe mode but not in normal mode. Can't find file: './mysql/plugin.frm' (errno: 13)
Welcome.


Please do not use mysql in safe mode.
As it crashed at one point and after which it did not start, it is better to look at log files of that time rather than --verbose.
Most probably (since you report a missing file too), you could try re-installing.


But try with Item 2. If you do not understand please post the log (of that time) here to discuss further.