4 killed in helicopter crash into Houston radio tower

The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that it is investigating the crash of the Robinson R44 II helicopter, which preliminary information shows was operating as an air tour f...

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A view from the north side of the collapsed radio tower where a helicopter collided with the structure, killing all aboard Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in Houston. HOUSTON — Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, officials said.

Firefighters at a nearby station heard the crash and responded, Whitmire said. He said it was a “terrible accident scene” and that the tower and helicopter were destroyed. Some area residents lost power, Whitmire said.



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