Overview
- The single-engine plane that went down on Santa Catalina Island's south side Thursday around 12:20 p.m. left two people dead, county officials said.
- Los Angeles County firefighters and sheriff's deputies reached the remote site and confirmed the fatalities at the scene.
- Supervisor Janice Hahn offered condolences and praised crews for getting to the rugged area quickly.
- The FAA and NTSB have begun investigations, and authorities have not yet released the victims' names or a cause.
- The crash area is remote and rugged on the island's south side, which can slow access for rescue and recovery.