Helicopter crash in Pennsylvania leaves 2 people dead, officials say
The two people who were killed in a helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on Thursday have been identified, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
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The two people who were killed in a helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, on Thursday have been identified, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
Two people on board died when a helicopter crashed Thursday in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, the Carbon County coroner said.
A National Transportation Safety Board spokesperson said the helicopter will be moved to a secure facility in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, for further investigation.
Longtime aviation attorney and pilot Arthur Wolk talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the medical helicopter that made an emergency landing in Whitemarsh Township on Monday night.
A medical helicopter made an emergency landing in a Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, neighborhood Monday night. No injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating.
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. Officials said the dead included a family from Spain as well as the pilot.
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.
Vitali Kay lost his wife, Julia, and their 11-year-old son Sean in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
Darkness has now fallen once again over the Potomac River making this already difficult recovery mission more challenging. Boats remain in the water at this hour and we're told about 50 members of the NTSB are out. We have also seen members of the FBI and hundreds of first responders from the DC area. CBS News has confirmed that the control tower was understaffed at the time of the collision. Ryan Hughes reports.
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Various government agencies are now involved in the investigation of the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. In the meantime, Investigative Reporter Liz Crawford talked with an experienced pilot and aviation attorney about the accident.
This afternoon the NTSB held its first briefing on the crash saying this was a very quick and rapid impact. Since Wednesday night they have been dealing with difficult conditions. Despite that, the DC fire chief says he is confident the remains of everyone involved will be found. The plane broke apart and officials say they found at least three sections in the Potomac after it collided with the Army Black Hawk Helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports.
The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.
The NTSB released new information about the collision between the American Airlines passenger jet and an army helicopter at Reagan Washington National Airport. The disaster was caught on tape, we want to warn you the video is disturbing. At least 28 bodies have been recovered including those of the soldiers on board the helicopter. Ryan Hughes reports along the Potomac with new information.
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The NTSB released its preliminary report Wednesday after 6ABC's chopper crashed in December and said it didn't find any issues with the helicopter's engine.
Chris Dougherty, the photographer aboard the 6ABC news helicopter that crashed this week, will be remembered in funeral services Thursday morning.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators revealed new details about the chopper's speed and what parts they've been able to recover.
The National Transportation Safety Board, along with local, state and federal partners, will spend three days on-site investigating the crash before releasing a preliminary report in another 10-15 days.
According to Philadelphia's 6ABC, a pilot and photographer, who were contracted with U.S. Helicopters and part of the 6ABC family, died in the crash.
Federal investigators will travel to New Jersey Wednesday after a local Philadelphia news helicopter crashed in the Wharton State Forest Tuesday night, killing the pilot and photographer onboard.
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According to 6ABC, a pilot and photographer, who were contracted with U.S. Helicopters and part of the 6ABC family, died in the crash. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/6abc-news-helicopter-crashes-in-south-jersey/
Witnesses reported seeing the chopper having trouble, then falling into a lake.
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Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
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