A devastating helicopter crash near a Houston radio tower resulted in the deaths of multiple people, including a child, according to local authorities. The helicopter, which was carrying four individuals, collided with a radio tower in Houston’s Greater East End neighborhood on Sunday night, igniting a massive fire. The tragic incident has left the community in shock as investigators work to uncover the full details.
At approximately 7:54 p.m., the Houston Fire Department was alerted to the scene, with video footage shared on social media showing the aftermath of the fiery crash. J. Noe Diaz, Houston’s chief of police, confirmed that there were “multiple fatalities” among those onboard, including a child, though the exact number of deaths remains unclear. It is also uncertain if any of the three other people on the helicopter survived.
The helicopter involved in the crash was a private aircraft, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken the lead on the investigation. In a statement, the NTSB mentioned that the helicopter had been operating as an “air tour flight” at the time of the incident. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and investigators are still determining whether the helicopter struck the tower or a cable connected to it.
