A helicopter crashed into the ocean just off Miami Beach, not so far from crowds of swimmers. The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) shared a video on its official Twitter account, showing the helicopter crashing into the water.
According to the MBPD, two of the three passengers in the helicopter were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were treated. After treatment, they were declared in "stable" condition.
This afternoon at 1:10 p.m., MBPD received a call of a helicopter crash in the ocean near 10 Street. Police and @MiamiBeachFire responded to the scene along with several partner agencies. Two occupants have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) February 19, 2022
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The tweet says MBPD received a call at 1:10pm local time. Miami Police, Miami Beach Fire Department and several other partner agencies responded to the scene.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also responded to the scene. According to the FAA, the helicopter is a Robinson R44. "The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide additional updates," the statement said.
The accident happened under "unknown circumstances", reports CNN.
According to NBC Miami, Miami Beach Fire Chief Linares described the incident as a "control crash."
The fire department also said "if this crash had happened 50 yards further inland, we would have had a high casualty event on our hands."
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