Crime & Safety
1 Dead in Upstate Helicopter Crash
Four people were inside the helicopter inspecting power lines when it apparently caught fire and crashed to the ground.
One person is reportedly dead and three others injured following a helicopter crash upstate Tuesday afternoon.
The crew inside the helicopter was inspecting power lines when it apparently caught fire and crashed to the ground.
The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. in the town of Beekmantown, about six miles north Plattsburgh, NBC 5 reported.
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Breaking News: Helicopter crash in #Beekmantown #NewYork. Video from a witness shows the chopper tangled in power lines before crashing. @_KOBrien is on scene and will be live with new details on @wcax Channel 3 News at 6. pic.twitter.com/XMZwcqD4d0
— Céline McArthur (@CelineTVNEWS) October 30, 2018
Two pictures from the helicopter crash in Beekmantown. The landing skids are still caught up in the power lines, while the helicopter is on fire on the ground. @LeeAnneMyNBC5 on scene. https://t.co/8DIFXmdpX8 pic.twitter.com/g5nPzMJbfp
— Tyler Jankoski (@TylerJankoski) October 30, 2018
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