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One dead and two injured in helicopter crash near Miami
A helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami late Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring two.
The Robinson R44 II was carrying three adult men near Key Biscayne, and officials said the occupants were taking photos of boats.
Rescuers from several agencies responded, and the two survivors were taken to a trauma center in critical but stable condition.
The crash happened in waters east of Miami Executive Airport, near Bill Baggs State Park.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and officials have not said whether recent heavy rain played a role.
The occupants had not been publicly identified while authorities worked to notify their families.
Investigators are examining what caused the helicopter to go down.
One person died and two others were injured when a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami on Wednesday.
The Robinson R44 II was carrying three people, who were adult males, according to the Miami-Dade sheriff.
The two survivors were taken to a trauma center; the sheriff said they were in critical but stable condition.
Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
- Who
- Three adult males were aboard the helicopter; one died and two were injured.
- What
- A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay.
- When
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, late morning.
- Where
- Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne, off Miami.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation. It was not known whether weather contributed.
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The helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay while its occupants were taking photos of boats, according to the sheriff’s office.
Rescue workers from local agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection responded.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the two survivors were in critical but stable condition and that the cause remained under investigation.
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II
- People aboard
- Three adult males
- Fatalities
- One person
- Injured
- Two people, taken to a trauma center
- Location
- Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne, off Miami
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What people are saying
1 person is reported deceased & 2 people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care
@MiamiDadeFire, @CityofMiamiFire, and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue responded to the scene as part of a coordinated emergency response. Three individuals were involved in the incident, and emergency personnel worked together to provide assistance.
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#Breaking @USCG, partner agencies responded to a helicopter crash, Wed, on Biscayne Bay at approx. 11:30 a.m. 3 people were on the aircraft. 1 person is reported deceased & 2 people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care. We will update as more info is available.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a helicopter crash that occurred at approximately 11:26 a.m. near Bill Baggs State Park. @MiamiDadeFire, @CityofMiamiFire, and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue responded to the scene as part of a coordinated emergency response. Three
NTSB investigating the Nov. 4 crash of a Robinson R44 II helicopter near Key Biscayne, Florida.