On Sunday, October 20, 2024, a terrible helicopter crash in Houston’s Second Ward killed four people, including a child. The terrible accident happened when the plane hit a radio tower, setting off a huge blast that destroyed the tower.
The scary moment was caught on security video, which showed the helicopter going straight for the tower, which didn’t seem to have enough light. The Houston Fire Department quickly arrived and confirmed what had happened, telling people to report any debris.
Mayor John Whitmire and other officials spoke to the public to offer their apologies and reassure them that the area was safe. Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz confirmed that the deaths were caused by the chopper and said where it came from and where it was going.
The names of the dead have not been released yet because the case is still being investigated. Officials told people not to touch the broken objects that were lying around, so that they could be safely removed.
Luckily, no injuries or other damage to the ground were recorded. A 100- to 200-yard grass fire, on the other hand, was put out.
MYSTUDIO HTX security camera caught the moment a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston's Second Ward, East End at 7:51:19 PM. #helicopter #helicoptercrash #houston #breaking #breakingnews #houston #secondward #mystudiohtx #jaymarroquin @KHOU @abc13houston @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/rap61Xr0XN
— Jay Marroquin (@JayMarroquin) October 21, 2024
Early evidence suggests that the chopper was used for private sightseeing. The accident’s cause is still being looked into, and more information will be available soon.
CNN reported that the radio tower’s lights were not working properly before the crash, and the FAA told pilots about it. This event shows how important it is to have proper tower markings and lighting to avoid similar deaths.
We send our deepest sorrow to the families who have lost a loved one.
