NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiNovember 5, 2026Miami-Dade County
Federal investigators examine fatal helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne
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Federal investigators are working to determine the cause of a chartered Robinson R44 helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay that left one man dead and two others hospitalized with critical injuries on Wednesday morning. The aircraft, which took off from North Perry Airport to film boats, ended up fully submerged near Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved as family notifications remain underway.
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The incident highlights aviation safety concerns over local chartered operations and triggered an active multi-agency federal investigation led by the NTSB alongside local emergency response operations.
Key Facts
- A chartered Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay late Wednesday morning near Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
- One of the three men on board died at the scene despite bystanders performing CPR.
- Two surviving victims suffered critical injuries and were airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Rider Trauma Center in stable condition.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash, with the NTSB leading.
- The helicopter took off from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines and was reportedly in the process of filming boats on the water.
- First responders landed an area rescue helicopter at No Name Harbor in Key Biscayne to transport the survivors.
- As of Thursday morning, authorities have withheld the identities of the individuals involved pending family notifications.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNorth Perry Airport“Departure location of the helicopter in Pembroke Pines.”locationBill Baggs Cape Florida State Park“State park near where the helicopter crashed.”OrganizationJackson Memorial Hospital’s Rider Trauma Center“Hospital facility where surviving victims were airlifted.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Sheriff's Office“Responded to the crash and assisted with rescue operations.”PersonRosie Cordero-Stutz“Miami-Dade County Sheriff who confirmed the fatality and details of the crash.”locationNo Name Harbor“Harbor in Key Biscayne where rescue helicopters landed to pick up survivors.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article material.”locationPembroke Pines“City where North Perry Airport is located.”locationKey Biscayne“Location where the helicopter crashed off its coast.”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Federal agency leading the investigation into the crash.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Reported the small helicopter crash near Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.”