Two killed after helicopter crashes into residence constructing in Florida
Two folks have been killed after a helicopter crashed into an residence complicated in Florida.
The fire-rescue helicopter crashed close to the Pompano Beach Airpark on Monday shortly earlier than 9am native time, the Broward Sheriff’s Office stated.
Three folks had been on board the helicopter on the time of the crash.
The helicopter crashed into an residence constructing. Pic: WPLG-TV
Broward Sheriff’s Office Captain Terryson Jackson, 50, died within the crash, officers stated.
A second particular person was additionally killed on the bottom, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated.
Fire and rescue personnel work within the space the place a medical rescue helicopter crashed
Video footage posted on-line exhibits flames coming from the midsection of the helicopter, trailed by a protracted plume of smoke.
The helicopter then seems to interrupt in half earlier than it begins to spiral and plunge to the bottom.
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Earlier, officers stated two crew members on the helicopter and two civilians on the bottom had been taken to the hospital, with all believed to be in a steady situation.
The hearth rescue helicopter had been travelling to an incident in North Lauderdale, authorities stated.
Pompano Beach is roughly 40 miles north of Miami.