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Winter Haven school bus crash kills student and Jeep driver after Malibu drifts into traffic
crime-and-public-safety4 days ago

Winter Haven school bus crash kills student and Jeep driver after Malibu drifts into traffic

A fatal multi-vehicle collision involving a school bus in Winter Haven, Florida, on Monday morning killed two people, including a 10th-grade student and a Jeep driver. The crash occurred when a white Chevy Malibu drifted into oncoming traffic, striking the bus and causing it to overturn. Over 100 first responders attended the scene, and the National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation. While most injured students were released, one remains in critical condition, and authorities are withholding video evidence pending further review.

Former Marine One pilot identified in fatal Catalina Island medevac crash
california-news5 days ago

Former Marine One pilot identified in fatal Catalina Island medevac crash

Three people died after a medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island on Wednesday night. The pilot, former Marine One captain Steven Robinson, and flight nurse Jessica deVries were killed, along with patient Catalina Hernandez. Two others survived but were hospitalized. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Pebbly Beach.

Medical Helicopter Crash Off Catalina Island Kills Three, Leaves Two Injured
news7 days ago

Medical Helicopter Crash Off Catalina Island Kills Three, Leaves Two Injured

A medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island, California, on Wednesday night, killing three people and injuring two. The aircraft, operated by REACH Air Medical Services, was transporting a patient with an allergic reaction from the island to the mainland when it went down shortly after takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred about 200 feet below the surface. This incident follows two other fatal helicopter crashes in California within the past three weeks.

Catalina Island Medevac Crash Kills Three, Including Patient with Allergic Reaction
news8 days ago

Catalina Island Medevac Crash Kills Three, Including Patient with Allergic Reaction

A medical transport helicopter operated by REACH Air Medical Services crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Santa Catalina Island on Wednesday evening, killing three people and injuring two. The Eurocopter EC135 departed the Pebbly Beach heliport near Avalon at approximately 7:50 p.m. and descended rapidly after reaching an altitude of 175 feet. The victims included the pilot, a nurse, and a 45-year-old patient identified as Catalina Hernandez, who was being airlifted for a severe allergic reaction. Two survivors, including the patient's son, were rescued and are in stable condition. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash, which is the second fatal incident involving REACH aircraft in less than a year.

Catalina Island Medevac Crash Kills Three, Including Patient with Severe Allergy
california8 days ago

Catalina Island Medevac Crash Kills Three, Including Patient with Severe Allergy

A medical transport helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Santa Catalina Island on Wednesday evening, killing three people and leaving two others hospitalized. The aircraft, a Eurocopter EC135 P2 operated by REACH Air Medical Services, departed Pebbly Beach heliport at approximately 7:50 p.m. and descended rapidly after reaching 175 feet altitude. Three victims, including a pilot, a nurse, and a 45-year-old patient, were killed. Two survivors, including the patient's son, were rescued and are stable. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which is the second fatal crash involving REACH aircraft in less than a year.

Medical Helicopter Crash Off Catalina Island Leaves Two Dead, One Missing

Medical Helicopter Crash Off Catalina Island Leaves Two Dead, One Missing

A medical helicopter operated by REACH Air Medical Services crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island shortly after takeoff on Wednesday night, killing two people and leaving two others hospitalized. Authorities confirmed the aircraft is submerged in 240 feet of water, and search operations continued through the night for a fifth individual who remains missing. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred approximately 22 miles from the Los Angeles mainland.

Injured suspect pleads not guilty in Chatsworth crash that killed five
crime-and-court15 days ago

Injured suspect pleads not guilty in Chatsworth crash that killed five

Bailee Rios, 36, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and DUI charges on September 24 for a September 15 collision in Chatsworth that killed two bus passengers. The incident triggered a chain of events leading to a news helicopter crash that killed three more people. Rios, who was injured in the crash, was wheeled into court on a gurney and remains jailed on $4.1 million bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 2.

DUI driver charged in LA bus crash that preceded fatal helicopter crash
crime22 days ago

DUI driver charged in LA bus crash that preceded fatal helicopter crash

A 36-year-old California woman, Bailee Lynn Rios, was charged with two counts of murder after allegedly driving under the influence and speeding the wrong way into a Los Angeles Metro bus, killing two passengers. The crash was followed by a news helicopter crash at the scene that killed the pilot, a reporter, and a bystander. Rios is held on $4.1 million bail with an arraignment set for Sept. 18. Investigators, including the NTSB, are reviewing cockpit video and other evidence to determine causes as the incident prompts added scrutiny of fatal news-helicopter crashes in the U.S.

LA News Helicopter Tragedy Kills Reporter, Pilot, and Tourist
local22 days ago

LA News Helicopter Tragedy Kills Reporter, Pilot, and Tourist

A Eurocopter AS350 operated by Angel City Air for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 crashed in a Chatsworth business parking lot while covering a fatal bus crash, killing NBC4 reporter Eliana Moreno, veteran pilot George Marciniw, and a young Guatemalan tourist, with two others injured. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, with a preliminary report expected in about 30 days and a final determination up to 18 months.

Six Dead in Chatsworth After Bus Crash and Nearby Helicopter Crash
local23 days ago

Six Dead in Chatsworth After Bus Crash and Nearby Helicopter Crash

Six people died in two incidents in Chatsworth: three at the LA Metro bus crash scene on West Nordhoff Street and three in the NBC4 helicopter crash nearby; at least six others were hospitalized. LAPD leads the investigation, with the NTSB expected to investigate the helicopter crash, and NBC4 confirming the fatalities of two NBC affiliates' personnel.

Chatsworth Tragedy: NBC4 Helicopter Crashes Over LA Bus Scene
local23 days ago

Chatsworth Tragedy: NBC4 Helicopter Crashes Over LA Bus Scene

Three people died when NBC4’s NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, while over the scene of a deadly Metro bus collision; two aboard the helicopter—Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw—and a pedestrian on the ground were killed, with several others injured as the crash ignited nearby vehicles. The fire was extinguished; the FAA and NTSB will investigate, with an investigator due on scene. LA Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom expressed condolences.

Amazon cargo plane overruns MIA runway, killing five cleaning-crew workers
local1 month ago

Amazon cargo plane overruns MIA runway, killing five cleaning-crew workers

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking a cleaning-crew van and killing five workers from Professional Ocean Service Corporation. The two pilots survived and were hospitalized, but were released; three other victims remained hospitalized. The NTSB is leading the investigation, with flight data and cockpit voice recorders recovered as authorities reopen runways and work to determine the cause.

Feds outline plan to probe deadly Miami cargo plane crash
world1 month ago

Feds outline plan to probe deadly Miami cargo plane crash

Federal investigators outlined plans to probe the cargo-plane crash at Miami International Airport that left five dead and disrupted travel. A Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft, operated by 21 Air, caught fire and leaked fuel; about 200 emergency personnel responded. The 32-year-old jet, originally built for passengers and converted to cargo in 2015, rested near a roadway beside two semis. The NTSB will scrutinize the maintenance history and foreign ownership of the aircraft as part of the investigation. More than 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 delayed late Sunday as flights were rerouted, and Amazon said it would cooperate with authorities.