Helicopter crashes into bay near Miami killing one person and injuring two others

Helicopter crashes into bay near Miami killing one person and injuring two others The Robinson R44 II helicopter appeared to be on a photography flight, the National Transportation Safety Board said - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in One person has died and two others are injured after a helicopter plunged into Biscayne Bay near Miami on Wednesday, according to authorities. The aircraft went down shortly before noon close to Bill Baggs State Park, off Key Biscayne, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that one of the three occupants died while the remaining two were taken to a trauma center. “USCG, partner agencies responded to a helicopter crash, Wed., on Biscayne Bay at approx. 11:30 a.m.,” the Coast Guard wrote. “3 people were on the aircraft. 1 person is reported deceased & 2 people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care.” The Robinson R44 II helicopter appeared to be on a photography flight, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Emergency responders from several local fire departments joined the Coast Guard at the crash site. TV footage from local NBC affiliate WTVJ showed the helicopter upside down in the water with two yellow floats attached to the bottom of its landing skids. Those emergency floats are designed to help keep an aircraft afloat in water. Officials did not immediately release the identities of any of the occupants. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The helicopter went down off the coast of Miami just three days after a private jet crashed in nearby Palm Beach County, killing all nine people onboard. The Learjet 90 plane, which was heading to the Bahamas, slammed into the ground with such force it created a crater and shattered the aircraft with parts found up to 3.8 miles away from the site. More to follow... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] CROSS POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS