NTSB: Pilot in fatal Catalina crash ignored warning of darkness
The pilot of a small plane that crashed on departure from Catalina Airport last month, killing all five people aboard, ignored a warning from the island airport manager that the flight would be unapproved due to darkness.
Catalina Island plane crash: Pilot didn’t have takeoff clearance, says airport official
According to an airport official the pilot arranged for arrival, "but not for the takeoff and he was advised of that. But, the takeoff wasn't considered illegal.
Catalina Island plane crash victims identified
The twin-engine Beechcraft 95-B55 crashed shortly after it departed from Catalina Airport in Avalon around 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Beloved local pilot among 5 killed in Catalina Island plane crash
Neighbors and loved ones of Ali Safai of West Hills, the pilot of the plane, remembered him as a "kind, old soul."
Catalina Island plane crash kills 5
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Plane crash reported in Catalina Island
A plane crash has been reported in Catalina Island.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Close encounter with great white shark
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
5 rescued after boat catches fire near Catalina Island
The five people on board were rescued by Good Samaritans.
Catalina Island Conservancy scraps plan to use sharpshooters to eliminate mule deer
The Catalina Island Conservancy has abandoned its controversial plan to shoot deer from helicopters as a means to control the animal population.
Catalina Island deer: Plan to use sharpshooters to eliminate mule deer sparks controversy
The plan is facing extreme opposition, despite claims from biologists that the animals are causing damage to the island's ecosystem.
Majority of Catalina Island residents chose not to evacuate
Officials said they were concerned about the potential of a power outage on the island.
Catalina Island SWAT situation: Armed woman in custody after leading hours-long standoff
A SWAT standoff that lasted several hours has finally came to an end on Catalina Island.
Catalina Island SWAT situation: Armed woman in custody after leading hours-long standoff
A SWAT standoff that lasted several hours has finally came to an end on Catalina Island.
Scuba diver rescued by group of women in mermaid costumes off Catalina Island
A scuba diver who lost consciousness was rescued by a group of women in mermaid costumes off Catalina Island.
Scuba diver rescued by group of women in mermaid costumes off Catalina Island
A scuba diver who lost consciousness was rescued by a group of women in mermaid costumes off Catalina Island.
Missing diver found dead near Catalina Island
The missing diver at the center of Coast Guard search has been found dead near Catalina Island.
Diver who died off Catalina identified
A diver who died off the coast of Catalina Island has been identified.
Diver missing near Catalina Island
A search is underway for a diver reporting missing off the Catalina coast.
Weekend comedy special brings big names to Catalina Island
Catalina Comedy Island is a two-night event featuring Dana Carvey, Michelle Wolf, Jeff Ross and Dave Attell.