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Pilot killed and two passengers rescued after helicopter crashes in Biscayne Bay
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne, Miami, on Wednesday, killing its 63-year-old pilot, Tomas Pendas. The two passengers, Ryan McCoy and Ryan Ferraro, were rescued and taken to hospital in critical but stable condition; the crash has prompted an investigation into what happened.
The helicopter left North Perry Airport at about 10.48am and was last recorded by flight-tracking data at 11.17am. A witness called for help at around 11.30am, and authorities said the aircraft appeared to have been chartered to film boats. Several local and federal rescue services took part in the search near Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
In short
- Pilot Tomas Pendas, 63, died in the Biscayne Bay crash.
- Passengers Ryan McCoy and Ryan Ferraro were rescued.
- The helicopter may have been chartered to film boats.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Dramatic moment soaking wet man is rescued from deadly helicopter crash in Miami’s Biscayne Bay as pilot and passengers identified”.