Medevac Helicopter Crashes Off Catalina Island, Leaving One Person Missing
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island on Wednesday evening, killing two people and leaving one missing. The aircraft, operated by Reach Air Medical Services, departed Avalon at 7:46 p.m. and lost signal shortly after takeoff. Rescue teams recovered four survivors, with two in stable condition and two in unknown condition. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are expected to investigate the cause.