Flipido Trading Center|2 killed when chopper crashes into apartments

2025-04-30 17:08:52source:AQCAN Exchangecategory:Finance

Two people were killed when a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into a small apartment complex in Pompano Beach,Flipido Trading Center Florida, on Monday morning, officials said.

Three people were on board the helicopter at the time, one of whom was killed, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. He was identified as Broward Sheriff's Office Capt. Terryson Jackson, 50, a 19-year veteran of the agency.

Terryson Jackson, 50Broward Sheriff

A second person, an adult woman, died on the ground, the Broward Sheriff's Office said.

Fire and rescue personnel work in the area where a medical rescue helicopter crashed, Aug. 28, 2023, in Pompano Beach, Fla.Marta Lavandier/AP
Two people have been taken to the hospital after a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida, Aug. 28, 2023.Carra Burgess/Facebook

The two fire rescue employees on board the helicopter who survived -- a pilot and a paramedic -- were able to crawl out of the helicopter after the crash, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said, according to Miami ABC affiliate WPLG.

The pilot, paramedic and two civilians were hurt and taken to hospitals, the sheriff's office said. All of their injuries are non-life-threatening and they're listed in fair condition, officials said.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach.C Perry via X, formerly known as Twitter

The fire rescue helicopter was headed to a scene in North Lauderdale at the time of the crash, officials said. Pompano Beach is about 40 miles north of Miami.

More:Finance

Recommend

Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes

Friday the 13th might be unlucky for many people, but Mega Millions players could be lucky in tonigh

Police search huge NYC migrant shelter for ‘dangerous contraband’ as residents wait in summer heat

NEW YORK (AP) — Police searched New York City’s largest asylum-seeker shelter for hours Friday for “

Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Live updates: Follow AP’s coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris as Americans Simone Biles, Sha’Carr