Four Die In Mysterious Helicopter Crash

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening in Houston, Texas, when a privately owned R44 helicopter collided with a radio tower, resulting in the death of all four passengers.

The crash took place shortly after the helicopter departed from Ellington Field, approximately 15 miles away from the accident site, at around 7:45 PM local time.

Authorities in Houston confirmed that all four victims were on board the helicopter during the crash; however, there were no reported injuries among those present on the ground. The incident raised alarms due to its proximity to a butane tank in a residential neighborhood, which could have led to more extensive damage and casualties.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire expressed his condolences regarding the tragic loss of life, stating, “HFD Station 17 was right down the street from where the helicopter hit the radio tower and was at the scene within minutes. This is a tragic event tonight; it’s a tragic loss of life.”

The helicopter’s collision with the radio tower ignited a fire that spread across two to three blocks, prompting a rapid response from the Houston Fire Department, which worked diligently to extinguish the flames. The crash site is situated near the intersection of Engelke Street and N. Ennis Street, just five minutes away from Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros.

Investigations into the incident are currently being carried out by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and local Houston officials. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation as the community mourns the tragic loss.

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