Catalina Helicopter Crash Kills 2

A medical helicopter carrying five people crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island near Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Authorities said two people were killed, two were hospitalized, and one person remained missing. The crash happened shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and local authorities said. Los Angeles County Fire said it received crash reports shortly before 8 p.m., then sent helicopters and divers. The U.S. Coast Guard and other local agencies joined the search, with the aircraft submerged in about 240 feet of water. Reach Air Medical Services was believed to own the helicopter. A spokesperson said Reach’s immediate concern was those involved. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate as crews search overnight for the missing person.