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2 injured, 1 killed when helicopter crashes into Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne, USCG says
The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into the waters off Key Biscayne around 11:30 a.m., the Coast Guard says.
Two people were injured and one person was killed after a helicopter reportedly crashed into Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The incident occurred off Key Biscayne, with Biscayne Bay cited as the crash location. The U.S. Coast Guard is referenced as the information source for the event.
The helicopter was described as a Robinson R44, and the crash happened near Bill Baggs State Park as occupants were taking photos of boats, according to local law enforcement. First responders and a Good Samaritan were involved in aiding victims at the scene, with victims transported to shore and to a hospital in critical but stable condition.
Officials noted that no cause for the crash had been established at the time, with investigations to be led by the FAA and the NTSB, in coordination with local agencies. The report did not specify the time of day beyond “mid-morning,” and it did not provide further details about injuries or outcomes beyond the casualty figures and location.