Benjamin Ashford|2 killed when chopper crashes into apartments

2025-04-29 23:37:09source:Greenledgerscategory:My

Two people were killed when a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into a small apartment complex in Pompano Beach,Benjamin Ashford 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.

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