One Dead, Two Injured in Miami Helicopter Crash
Robinson R44 II helicopter went down near Bill Baggs State Park, prompting multi-agency emergency response and NTSB investigation.
Callum Smith
A helicopter crashed in Miami on Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring two others.
The US Coast Guard, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire, and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue all mobilized. This was a full-scale deployment.
Responders transported two adult patients with traumatic injuries to a trauma center. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue boats reached the crash site at approximately 11:50 AM EST (4:50 PM GMT).
The helicopter was found upside down in the water, close to Bill Baggs State Park. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) now leads the investigation into the incident.