Pilot not given clearance to take off from Catalina Airport before deadly crash, official says
Briefly

The pilot did not receive takeoff clearance at Catalina Airport prior to the crash that resulted in the deaths of all five individuals on board.
Although the pilot had pre-arranged his arrival at Catalina airport, he failed to arrange for a takeoff clearance despite being advised of this requirement.
Vacant identification revealed three of the five occupants, underlining the tragic loss with Ali Reza Safai, a known flight instructor and plane owner, among the deceased.
The circumstances around the crash remain partly unclear, especially regarding the pilot's identity and whether he was the one who pre-arranged the plane's arrival.
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