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Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains, killing all four onboard
A small helicopter with four people inside crashed in the mountains near Phoenix, Arizona.
The crash happened on Friday morning, and all four people on board were killed.
The helicopter may have hit a very long line used for a recreational activity called a slackline.
The helicopter left from a small airport nearby.
The area around the crash is now closed to other aircraft so that rescue teams can work safely.
The names of the people who were killed have not been released.
The crash is being investigated by officials.
A private helicopter crashed in a mountainous area of Arizona, killing all four people onboard.
The victims were a 59-year-old pilot and three young women aged 21 and 22.
The crash occurred around 11 a.m. near Telegraph Canyon, about 64 miles east of Phoenix.
The helicopter may have hit a recreational slackline strung across the mountains, causing the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Four people: a 59-year-old pilot, two 21-year-old women, and a 22-year-old woman
- What
- A private helicopter crashed in a mountainous area of Arizona, killing all four people onboard
- When
- Around 11 a.m. on Friday
- Where
- Near Telegraph Canyon, about 64 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona
- Why
- The crash may have been caused by the helicopter hitting a recreational slackline strung across the mountains
Accident
Negligence
Cause of the crash
Accident
The crash may have been caused by the helicopter hitting a recreational slackline strung across the mountains.
Negligence
Some may argue that the presence of a slackline in such a location was negligent and contributed to the crash.
- Location
- Near Telegraph Canyon, about 64 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona
- Time of Crash
- Around 11 a.m. on Friday
- Number of People Onboard
- 4
- Victims
- 59-year-old pilot, two 21-year-old women, and a 22-year-old woman
- Departure Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Investigating Agencies
- Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board
- Possible Cause
- Helicopter hit a recreational slackline
Sources
Helicopter crashes in remote mountains near Phoenix, rescue efforts underway
Four Killed As Helicopter Crashes After Hitting Hanging Cable In Arizona's Mountains
Private helicopter crashes in remote Arizona mountains, killing all four onboard - Telegraph India
