Plane crashes on Catalina; both aboard are killed, officials say
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A 2014 Airplane Factory Sling carrying two people crashed on Catalina Island near Avalon around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- The aircraft took off from Zamperini Field in Torrance at 10:53 a.m. and was last seen near Avalon at 11:13 a.m., with the crash occurring in a rugged, hard-to-access area.
- Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, with emergency crews and paramedics quickly reaching the remote location, as confirmed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
- The identities of the victims have not been released, and the cause of the crash remains unknown as the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board conduct an investigation.
- Flight records show the plane had flown almost daily prior to the crash, including recent trips to Carlsbad and Catalina Island on March 29 and 30.
