Helicopter crashes near Miami, killing one person and injuring two others in Biscayne Bay
Reported by The Independent ·
Three people aboard helicopter
The helicopter plunged into Biscayne Bay at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Coast Guard. One occupant was reported dead, while two were transported by emergency medical services for a higher level of care.
Response and investigation
The Coast Guard and responders from several local fire departments attended the crash site. The NTSB said the helicopter appeared to have been on a photography flight.
Crash follows Palm Beach disaster
The Miami-area crash came three days after a private jet went down in Palm Beach County, killing all nine people aboard. The Learjet 90 was bound for the Bahamas.
The jet hit the ground with enough force to create a crater and break apart, with debris found as far as 3.8 miles from the crash site. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the helicopter crash.
Key points
- One person died and two were injured when the helicopter went down in Biscayne Bay.
- The Coast Guard said three people were aboard the Robinson R44 II.
- The NTSB said the helicopter appeared to be on a photography flight.
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash.