Coverage dated October 20, 2024

Child among victims killed when helicopter crashed into radio tower in Second Ward, police say

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

A helicopter hit a radio tower in Houston's Second Ward on Sunday evening, officials announced.

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ABC 13 Houston
Child among victims killed when helicopter crashed into radio tower in Second Ward, police say (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Oct 20, 2024
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A helicopter hit a radio tower in Houston's Second Ward on Sunday evening, officials announced.
UPI
Multiple deaths reported in Houston helicopter crash (opens UPI)
Published Oct 20, 2024
UPI's feed description
Multiple people, including a child, are dead after a private helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday night, according to authorities and officials.
WHDH Boston
4 people killed, including a child, when a helicopter crashed into a Houston communications tower - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 20, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — Four people were killed, including a child, when a helicopter slammed into a communications tower behind homes in Houston’s Second Ward, causing a fiery
NPR
‘Multiple’ people dead after Helicopter crash in Houston (opens NPR)
Published Oct 20, 2024
NPR's feed description
Houston officials say the helicopter was flying from Ellington Airport when it crashed into a radio tower.
Newsweek
Helicopter hits radio tower in Houston, killing four (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 20, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Police urged residents near the crash to call 911 if they find anything on their property that could help in the investigation.
Washington Times
Helicopter crashes in Houston, killing 4 and destroying a radio tower, officials say (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 20, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
A helicopter crashed Sunday in Houston, killing four people on board and destroying a radio tower, officials said.
The Daily Caller
Helicopter Crashes Into Houston Radio Tower, Killing 4 People, Officials Say (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 20, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
A helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower and killed four people, including a child, according to officials.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Deaths reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 20, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Multiple people died as a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night and sparked a large fire.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Child among 4 killed after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower: Police (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Oct 20, 2024
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
A helicopter that crashed into a radio tower in Houston, Texas, Sunday left four people killed, including a child, officials said.
WMUR
4 people killed in helicopter crash in Houston (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 20, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Four people were killed when a helicopter slammed into a communications tower behind homes in Houston, causing a fiery explosion, the mayor said.
New York Post
Four dead, including a child, after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 20, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, officials said.
KVIA El Paso
Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Oct 20, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
HOUSTON (AP) — Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, officials said. The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. Sunday in a neighborhood east of downtown after taking off from Ellington Field, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) …
CNN
Lighting on radio tower reportedly failed days before helicopter crashed into it, killing 4 people (opens CNN)
Published Oct 20, 2024
CNN's feed description
Lighting on a Houston radio tower reportedly failed just days before it was hit by a helicopter on Sunday, killing four people in a fiery explosion that toppled the tower and left debris scattered through the neighborhood.
Local News 8
Helicopter crashes in Houston’s Second Ward after hitting radio tower, killing 4, officials say (opens Local News 8)
Published Oct 20, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston authorities are investigating a helicopter that might have crashed into a radio tower, killing four people on board, including a child. Houston authorities said the R44 helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. in Houston’s Second Ward, east of the city’s downtown.
CBS News
Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board, authorities say (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 20, 2024
CBS News's feed description
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
Fox News
Multiple people killed after helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 20, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston, Texas, Sunday night, leaving multiple people dead, including a child.
The Guardian
Four killed after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 20, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Child among victims, officials say, while crash comes days after FAA notice warned some lights on tower inoperable
Foxla
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB investigators continue investigation into deadly crash (opens Foxla)
Published Oct 20, 2024
Foxla's feed description
A helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston led to “multiple fatalities" on Sunday night, according to officials.
ABC 10 Sacramento
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4, including child, officials say (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Oct 20, 2024
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
According to city officials, the helicopter came from Ellington and crashed a little before 8 p.m.
New York Post
Watch the moment tour helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing all 4 on board, including child (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 20, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Security footage from a nearby home captured the moment a helicopter crashed into a 1,000-foot-tall Houston radio tower Sunday night, killing four people on board.

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