accidents-and-incidents15 hours ago
Medical Helicopter Crash Off Catalina Island Leaves Two Dead, One Missing
A medical helicopter operated by REACH Air Medical Services crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island shortly after takeoff on Wednesday night, killing two people and leaving two others hospitalized. Authorities confirmed the aircraft is submerged in 240 feet of water, and search operations continued through the night for a fifth individual who remains missing. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred approximately 22 miles from the Los Angeles mainland.