One dies as helicopter crashes in Biscayne Bay
A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami on Wednesday. One man was killed and two were critically injured.
A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami on Wednesday morning while on a photography mission. One person died despite rescue efforts by firefighters.
Two others were rescued from the water. They were in critical but stable condition.
They were taken to hospital. Police, the coast guard and other agencies responded to the crash.
The cause is still under investigation. South Florida had heavy rain in the days before the crash.
It is unclear if weather caused it.
- Robinson R44 II
- Aircraft type
- Wednesday morning
- Time
- 1 killed, 2 critically injured
- Casualties
Why it mattersHelicopter crashes kill or injure people and spur safety investigations. The investigations inform aviation standards affecting operations worldwide.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; safety findings from the investigation may inform Australian helicopter regulations and flight operations.
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