Authorities in Houston reported that a chopper struck a radio tower on Sunday night, causing a big fire and several fatalities.
Four persons, including a toddler, were on board when the private helicopter crashed, according to Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, who made this announcement at a news conference.
PIO is en route to a reported helicopter crash at Engelke & Ennis. Preliminary info that a helicopter hit a radio tower at about 7:54 pm. No details yet on injuries/fatalities. All info further information will come from the scene. #hounews
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) October 21, 2024
The helicopter apparently damaged a radio tower before starting the fire at approximately 7:54 p.m. local time, according to the Houston Fire Department’s initial report of the mishap, which occurred in the city’s Second Ward district.
Fire authorities told reporters at the news conference that a fire had spread up to three blocks before it was put out. The local businesses were closed at the time.
Wild scene in Eado Tonight. A helicopter hit a radio tower. We heard it and saw
It go down. pic.twitter.com/4L3wxgAhok— Sam Elsaadi (@Samtheman_1982) October 21, 2024
According to Diaz, nobody on the ground seemed to be injured. He identified it as a Robinson R44 helicopter.
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None of the passengers’ identities have been made public.
Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board officials stated they will look into the matter.
