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Two people were dead, two were taken to a hospital and a fifth was missing at sea after a helicopter crash on Wednesday night near Santa Catalina Island off Southern California.
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Two people died, two were hospitalized, and one person was missing at sea after a helicopter crash near Santa Catalina Island off Southern California on Wednesday night, October 1, 2026.
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-10-01",
    "event": "Helicopter crash",
    "location": "Santa Catalina Island, Southern California"
}
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Casualties California Helicopter crash
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October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM (1 week ago)

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2 Dead and 1 Missing in Medical Helicopter Crash Near California Coast
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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/01/us/helicopter-crash-catalina-island-california.html

A medical helicopter crashed near Catalina Island, California, with five people aboard. Two were found dead, two injured, and one remains missing. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Helicopter Crash Catalina Island California Medical Transport Search and Rescue Accident Investigation

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