Two Dead After Helicopter Crashes Into Barge on Mississippi River
A helicopter collided with a barge on the Mississippi River near St. Louis, resulting in two fatalities and the closure of commercial navigation. Federal agencies are investigating the incident.
2 dead in helicopter collision with St. Louis barge
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Overview
- Two individuals were killed when a helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, around 11 a.m. local time.
- The collision occurred near the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, approximately 20 miles north of St. Louis, leading to a fire that was subsequently extinguished.
- The Mississippi River was closed to commercial navigation following the incident, though no one was reported to be on the barge at the time of the crash.
- Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and videos showed thick black smoke rising above the river after the helicopter collision.
- Federal agencies, including the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, are actively investigating the cause of the fatal helicopter crash.
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"The crash killed two people, local media outlets, including Fox 2 and First Alert 4 reported, citing local officials."
USA TODAY"Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, north of St. Louis, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said."
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FAQ
The helicopter was working near power lines by aviation warning markers when it struck a power wire, knocking it into the river. The pilot then attempted to land on the barge before the helicopter burst into flames.
No, there was no one reported to be on the barge when the helicopter crashed into it.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are actively investigating the helicopter crash into the barge.
Commercial navigation on the Mississippi River was closed following the helicopter crash into the barge.
The crash occurred around 11 a.m. near the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, approximately 20 miles north of St. Louis, near East Alton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River.
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