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California Helicopter Crash Kills Two, Two Hospitalized, One Missing Off Catalina Island
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:15
California Helicopter Crash Kills Two, Two Hospitalized, One Missing Off Catalina Island
- •A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, resulting in two fatalities and two hospitalizations.
- •Rescuers are actively searching for a fifth person who was reported to be on board the aircraft and is currently missing.
- •First responders pulled four individuals from the water; two were pronounced dead at the scene, and two were transported to mainland hospitals in stable condition.
- •The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Catalina.
- •The helicopter, believed to be owned by REACH Air Medical Services, is submerged in 240 feet of water.
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A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people, hospitalizing two others, and leaving one person missing.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
The helicopter was believed to be owned by REACH Air Medical Services of Sacramento, California.
