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One dead and two injured in Miami helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed in the waters of Biscayne Bay on Wednesday morning, resulting in one fatality and two critical injuries.

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In brief

  • A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed in Biscayne Bay at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • One person was killed and two others were transported to a trauma center in critical but stable condition.
  • The crash occurred near Bill Baggs State Park while the helicopter was reportedly filming boats on the water.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.

One dead and two injured in Miami helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay

A helicopter crash in the waters of Biscayne Bay on Wednesday morning has resulted in one death and two injuries, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Incident Details

The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The aircraft, identified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Robinson R44 II, was carrying three people when it went down in the water east of the Miami executive airport. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, "1 person is reported deceased & 2 people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care."

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the incident involved three individuals and prompted a coordinated emergency response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the City of Miami Fire, and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue. The sheriff's office stated, "Three individuals were involved in the incident, and emergency personnel worked together to provide assistance."

Regarding the survivors, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that two adult patients with traumatic injuries were transported by ground rescue units from Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue to a designated landing zone. From that location, MDFR air rescue flew the survivors to the main trauma center. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated during an afternoon news conference that the two survivors were taken to a nearby trauma centre in critical but stable condition.

In a report from CTV News, the helicopter was reportedly on a trip to film boats on the water when it crashed near Bill Baggs State Park, off Key Biscayne. Aerial footage shared online showed the helicopter submerged upside down in the water, with its yellow emergency floats still attached to the bottom of its landing skids.

Rescue Operations

Rescue efforts involved several agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz noted that when marine patrol units from the sheriff's office reached the scene, they found a Good Samaritan attempting to help one of the victims and take him to shore. Miami firefighters attempted to save the individual's life, but he did not survive, according to Cordero-Stutz.

Additionally, border protection officers located the two other men from the helicopter and turned them over to Miami-Dade rescue workers for transport to the hospital.

Ongoing Investigations

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that it is investigating the crash. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office also confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. While South Florida has experienced heavy showers over the past few days, officials stated it was not known if the weather contributed to the crash.

This incident follows a separate aviation accident that occurred on Sunday in Greenacres, in Florida’s Palm Beach county. In that incident, a business jet carrying nine people crashed, killing everyone on board. According to reports, the crew of that jet had reported accumulating ice, turbulence, and precipitation before declaring a mayday, and the pilot warned air traffic control that the jet was in an overspeed condition before the aircraft nose-dived into the ground.

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Questions readers ask

How many people died and were injured in the Miami helicopter crash?
The crash resulted in one death and two injuries. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, one person is reported deceased and two people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care.
What type of helicopter was involved in the incident?
The aircraft was identified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Robinson R44 II. It was carrying three people when it went down in the water east of the Miami executive airport.
When and where did the helicopter crash occur?
The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the waters of Biscayne Bay. It happened near Bill Baggs State Park, off Key Biscayne.
What was the helicopter reportedly doing before it crashed?
According to a report from CTV News, the helicopter was reportedly on a trip to film boats on the water when it crashed. Aerial footage showed the helicopter submerged upside down in the water.
Is there an ongoing investigation into the crash?
Yes, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that it is investigating the crash. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office also confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

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