Five Dead in Catalina Island Plane Crash

A twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Airport, killing all five on board.

The crash occurred just after 8 p.m. local time, moments after the plane departed from Catalina Airport.
The aircraft involved was a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Emergency services found the wreckage about a mile west of the airport in rugged terrain.
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the crash, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.
The victims have not been publicly identified, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.