A plane crashed Tuesday night on Catalina Island, located off the Southern California coast, near the island’s private airport, authorities reported. The extent of injuries or potential fatalities remains unknown at this time.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Supervisor Travis White confirmed that the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the island, which lies approximately 25 miles south of the Los Angeles shoreline. White was unable to provide further details, including the type of aircraft involved in the incident.
Detective Lar Meyers of the Avalon Sheriff’s Station on Catalina Island stated that investigators were en route to the crash site, which is in close proximity to the island’s airport.
The airport, known as the “Airport in the Sky” due to its elevation of 1,602 feet, primarily serves general aviation aircraft, including single-engine airplanes. It features a single 3,000-foot runway and is a popular destination for private pilots flying to the island.
Catalina Island, a well-known tourist destination, is accessible by boat and air, with the airport playing a crucial role in transportation to and from the mainland.
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