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Tragic Helicopter Crash in California Leaves 6 Onboard Dead

13:10 10.02.2024

A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Friday night in the Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a statement confirming the incident, stating that the helicopter had six people on board. Unfortunately, no survivors have been located, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The department, however, was unable to provide any information regarding the identities of the individuals involved in the crash.

The crash took place near Nipton, California, around 10 p.m. local time on Friday. The FAA announced that they, along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will be conducting an investigation into the incident. The NTSB, responsible for leading the investigation, has assembled a go-team that is set to arrive at the crash site today.

As of Saturday morning, rescue teams have not found any survivors, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The department released a statement revealing that they were alerted to the downed aircraft at approximately 10:12 p.m. on February 10, 2024. The crash site was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road. The helicopter involved in the accident has been identified as a Eurocopter EC 130 by the FAA.

Nipton, a small town in San Bernardino County, is located approximately 12 miles southeast of Primm, Nevada. The crash has left the community in shock, as residents grapple with the tragic news. The FAA and the NTSB are working diligently to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The search for survivors continues on Saturday morning, with investigators combing through the wreckage. The helicopter was reportedly departing from the Palm Springs airport on Friday evening before the crash occurred near Baker in San Bernardino County. The Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter crashed east of the 15-Freeway, close to Nipton, a town just west of the Nevada border.

Julie Sharp, a digital producer at kcalnews.com, has been following the developments closely. With a background in journalism and experience covering breaking news and community events, Julie brings valuable insights to the ongoing investigation. She previously worked for CBS in the Los Angeles market as a video journalist and has a deep understanding of the region.

As this is a developing story, updates are expected to follow. The community and authorities are hoping for any signs of survivors as the investigation progresses.

/ Saturday, February 10, 2024, 1:10 PM /

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