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5 people killed after small plane crashes on Catalina Island off Southern California
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Catalina Island, California (October 10, 2024) – A tragic plane crash occurred on Catalina Island Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board.
The Avalon Sheriff Station received an SOS emergency notification from a cellphone shortly after 8 PM, indicating a collision with potential injuries.
The notification provided GPS coordinates, guiding authorities to the crash site, located approximately one mile west of Catalina Island Airport.
A joint effort by deputies, firefighters, and Avalon Search and Rescue personnel led to the discovery of the wreckage of a twin-engine aircraft.
All five victims, adults, were found at the crash site and declared deceased.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane involved was a twin-engine Beechcraft 95 that crashed shortly after takeoff.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will jointly investigate the incident, with the NTSB taking the lead. Further updates will be provided by the NTSB.
Catalina Island Airport is primarily used for general aviation aircraft, including single-engine airplanes. Known as the Airport in the Sky due to its elevation of 1,602 feet, it has a single, 3,000-foot runway.
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AHA and Health-ISAC Joint Threat Bulletin: Potential Terror Threat Targeting the Health Sector
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health-ISAC have issued a joint threat bulletin following the discovery of a social media post suggesting the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks.
This bulletin is being shared out of an abundance of caution to heighten awareness and preparedness within the healthcare sector.
The AHA and Health-ISAC are actively collaborating with the FBI to assess the threat and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
At this time, authorities have not been able to corroborate or discredit the credibility of the threat.
While foreign terrorist organizations typically do not announce planned attacks in advance, the wide circulation of this post could inspire malicious activity against healthcare facilities.
Given the potential risks, health sector organizations are urged to take this threat seriously and review security measures.
- Review Emergency Response Plans
- Evaluate physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency management protocols to ensure preparedness.
- Strengthen coordination efforts between security teams and local law enforcement.
- Increase Situational Awareness
- Monitor suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activities near healthcare facilities.
- Ensure staff and security personnel remain alert and report any unusual behavior immediately.
- Engage with Law Enforcement
- Enhance collaboration with local, state, and federal authorities to facilitate rapid response if necessary.
- Report any concerning incidents directly to law enforcement agencies.
On March 18, 2025, a user identified as AXactual posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) referencing plans for a coordinated terrorist attack targeting healthcare organizations across multiple U.S. cities.
Authorities are analyzing the details of the post to determine its legitimacy and potential threat level.
Organizations within the healthcare sector are advised to remain vigilant and proactive in security measures. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
For any suspicious activity or credible threats, organizations should immediately notify local law enforcement and relevant security teams.