7 people, including toddler, die in 2nd Uttarakhand helicopter crash in 40 days
Rescuers were able to recover only two bodies, while the remaining five bodies were charred beyond recognition.
Representational images (PHOTO: Getty Images)
At least three people were killed and two others injured when a helicopter crashed on Tuesday into a house in California, US.
“Five persons involved, 4 in helicopter and one bystander on the ground. Confirmed 3 fatalities,” Newport Beach Police tweeted. “Nobody was inside the home where the chopper went down.”
Advertisement
The four-seat Robinson 44 helicopter, which was owned by Revolution Aviation, crashed on Shearwater Place near Bristol Street and Bayview Place, Xinhua reported.
Advertisement
A witness who spoke to CBS Los Angeles said he saw the chopper “drop like a rock.”
According to the company’s website, Revolution Aviation has been operating since the 1960s, offering pilot training and sightseeing trips. It also boasts a 100-per cent safety record.
Advertisement