Avalon, CA (April 12, 2026) – A small plane crash in a remote area near Avalon on Catalina Island claimed the lives of two people. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on April 9, a Thursday. Emergency services rushed to the island’s south side following reports of a crashed plane in a rough ravine south of the botanical gardens. The victims were named as 51-year-old Daniel Sarner and 54-year-old Robert Cox. Both were aboard a 2014 Solaris Aviation Sling 2 during the crash. The identity of the aircraft’s pilot remains unconfirmed. Flight records indicate the plane took off from Zamperini Field in Torrance at 10:53 a.m. and was last spotted near Avalon at 11:13 a.m. There was no sign that the pilot intended to land at the island’s airport prior to the crash. Authorities are still probing the cause of the incident, with further details to be shared as they emerge. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. How Investigators Review Small Aircraft Crashes in Remote Areas. Investigators start by reviewing the flight path and aircraft condition when a small plane crashes in a remote, hard-to-reach area.
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