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Santa Catalina Island, United States: A light aircraft carrying two onboard crashed in a remote area of Santa Catalina Island on Thursday afternoon, killing both occupants, according to U.S. aviation authorities and local officials. The aircraft, identified as a 2014 Airplane Factory Sling, had departed from Zamperini Field at approximately 10:53 a.m. local time and was en route to the island when the crash occurred. Flight tracking data indicated the aircraft was last observed near Avalon around 11:13 a.m., before crashing roughly an hour later, between 12:20 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. in rugged terrain on the island’s southern side. Emergency response teams from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and local sheriff’s units were dispatched to the scene. Due to the difficult-to-access location, paramedics were among the first responders to reach the crash site, where both individuals aboard were pronounced dead. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, whose district includes the island, described the incident as a tragedy and extended condolences to the victims’ families. She also commended emergency personnel for their swift response in challenging terrain, noting their professionalism in handling the situation. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. Preliminary flight data indicates the aircraft had been operating frequently in the days leading up to the crash, including recent flights to nearby locations such as Carlsbad and prior trips to Catalina Island in late March. No distress call was reported before the aircraft went down, based on available tracking information. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched a joint investigation into the accident. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage.

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