Tour Helicopter Crashes, Kills 3

3 Others Injured In Accident On Island Off Southern California Coast

(CBS/AP)  Authorities say three people are dead and three others injured after a tour helicopter crashed on an island off the Southern California coast.

Sheriff's and county fire officials say an Island Express private tour helicopter went down Saturday morning on Santa Catalina Island's west end.

CBS Station KCBS reports that the copter crashed near the Banning House Lodge at Two Harbors.

A fire dispatcher says it sparked a small fire that was quickly doused.

Weather at the time was rainy and visibility appeared to be poor. Island Express declined comment on the crash.

County firefighters dispatched three helicopters to retrieve the victims, at least two of whom are in critical condition, according to KCBS.

[ticochico]

It''s very sad the lose such good people this way. My heart goes out to the family and friends.

[nothappyatall]

It''''s very sad the lose such good people this way.

Posted by Ticochico

How do you know they were "good"? what if they were former felons having done time for rape, robbery and attempted murder?

[trenticus-2009]

How do you know they were "good"? what if they were former felons having done time for rape, robbery and attempted murder?

Posted by newster1

How do you know they weren''t???

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?