Medical Helicopter Crash Near Catalina Island Kills Two
A medical helicopter crashed near Catalina Island off the California coast. The crash killed two people.
Two others were injured or hospitalized. One person is still missing.
Five people were aboard, according to the Associated Press. The helicopter crashed around 7:40 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30. It crashed shortly after taking off from Catalina Island, near Los Angeles.
The Coast Guard and county rescue teams responded. The helicopter reportedly belonged to REACH Air Medical Services.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. The cause has not been determined yet.
Klear Note — Medical helicopters transport patients or emergency crews by air.
Key Terms 4
- Catalina Island A small island off the coast of Southern California.
- REACH Air Medical Services A company that operates medical helicopters for emergencies.
- National Transportation Safety Board A US agency that investigates transportation accidents.
- Associated Press A major international news organization.