Miami helicopter crash kills one, injures two
The gist
A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami, killing one man and critically injuring two.
It is South Florida's second fatal aviation incident in under a week.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026A Learjet crashed in Palm Beach County near Greenacres, killing all nine people aboard.
- Nov 4, 2026 11:30A Robinson R44 II helicopter with three adult males aboard crashed into Biscayne Bay near Bill Baggs State Park off Key Biscayne, per a U.S. Coast Guard Southeast social media post.
- Nov 4, 2026Marine patrol units found a Good Samaritan trying to bring one victim to shore; Miami firefighters attempted to save his life but he didn't survive.