A plane crashed on Tuesday night on Catalina Island off the Southern California coast near the island's private airport. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the island, which is situated approximately 25 miles off the shoreline south of Los Angeles. At this time, it is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities resulting from the crash.
Authorities from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Avalon Sheriff’s Station are currently responding to the situation. Supervisor Travis White of the Fire Department confirmed the crash but did not provide specific details regarding the type of aircraft involved or the extent of the damage.
The crash site is located in close proximity to the island's private airport, which is primarily utilized by general aviation aircraft, including single-engine airplanes. Known as the Airport in the Sky due to its elevated position at 1,602 feet above sea level, the airport features a single 3,000-foot runway.
Law enforcement officials are en route to the scene to conduct further investigations and assess the situation. More information is expected to be released as the authorities gather additional details about the incident.
