AVALON, Calif. (KABC) -- Two people were rescued in unknown condition after a small plane crashed on Catalina Island Sunday afternoon.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Cessna 172 went down just short the runway near the Airport in the Sky around 4:30 p.m. Authorities said the plane had departed from the Long Beach Airport.
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Officials said a victim was expected to be hoisted and flown to Harbor UCLA Medical Center. At least one person was transported to a trauma center.
The identities of the victims were not yet known.
No further information was available as the investigation was ongoing.
KABC
Debris is seen scattered near trees on Catalina Island after a small plane crashed on Sunday, April 17, 2016.