### [2026-10-1](/feed/2026/10/1/index.md)

##### Medical helicopter
# A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashes off the coast of Santa Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States, killing two people, injuring two others, and leaving one missing. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/california-los-angeles-helicopter-crash-accident-1be07d50b5154918d740d7308dbc3171)

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