Florida: A helicopter crashed in Florida, USA. The accident occurred in the waters of Biscayne Bay near Miami, killing one person and injuring two others, officials said.
According to the US Coast Guard, the helicopter carrying three people crashed east of Miami Executive Airport on Wednesday morning (local time). Teams from the US Coast Guard, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, and other local agencies arrived at the scene and began rescue and relief operations.
According to preliminary information from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Robinson R44 II helicopter was possibly flying for photography. The cause of the crash is currently unknown. The NTSB stated that the investigation is ongoing and further details regarding the accident are awaited.
A plane crash also occurred in Florida on November 1st
It’s worth noting that earlier on November 1st, a Learjet 60 business jet crashed into a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida. All nine people on board were killed in the accident.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the deaths of nine people in the accident. The crash left a large crater near the road and caused extensive damage to the surrounding area. This forced authorities to make alternative accommodations for hundreds of local residents.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane crashed near Cresthaven on November 1st at approximately 12:50 p.m. (local time). The plane took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
The Learjet crashed between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, near Military Trail. Images from local TV channels showed a massive fire at the scene, a thick plume of smoke, and debris strewn across the road and into a nearby residential area.
Sean Duffy wrote on the social media platform X that all nine people on board the plane had died. He described the incident as a “tragic accident.” He also said that FAA officials were being sent to the scene to assist in the investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was tasked with investigating the accident.