3 people killed after helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon

By Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

February 11, 2018 at 7:19 pm EST

By Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

February 11, 2018 at 7:19 pm EST

Three people were killed when a helicopter crashed near the Grand Canyon Saturday afternoon.

View the story "3 people killed after helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon, investigators say" on Storify3 people killed after helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon, investigators sayThree people were killed when a helicopter crashed near the Grand Canyon Saturday afternoon. Storified by CMGNationalNews· Sun, Feb 11 2018 04:22:57 The tour helicopter, which had seven passengers, sustained substantial damage and crashed under unknown circumstances around 5:30 p.m., according to KNXV.BREAKING: Helicopter has reportedly crashed at the Grand Canyon. 3 confirmed dead. https://t.co/MLhccn8jJH https://t.co/S9D4oFXq5mazfamily 3TV CBS 5BREAKING: A #LasVegas based tour helicopter has crashed near the #GrandCanyon. Early reports indicate 7 people on board, 3 confirmed dead. Stay with @News3LV for more on this developing story.Gerard Ramalho"(The helicopter) crashed under unknown circumstances in the Grand Canyon," Allen Kenitzer, a spokesman with the FAA, told KNXV. BREAKING: Helicopter has reportedly crashed at the Grand Canyon. At least 7 people were on board. Open app for latest from FAA Office of Communications. (Via azfamily 3TV CBS 5) https://t.co/CPPvKOvPTSBRANDON LEE 3TVAuthorities are still searching for some of the other passengers, according to KNXV. Other injuries are unknown, according to KPHO.The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

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3 people killed after helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon

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