Texas: Video Shows Horrifying Moments Before Helicopter Crashes, Burns

A video that surfaced online showed the final moments of an aircraft involved in the Texas helicopter crash on Friday that killed at least two.

The video was uploaded by Intel Point Alert on Twitter, claiming that the tragedy occurred in Rowlett, Texas.

The horrifying video showed that the helicopter suddenly spiraled into the open sky, and the rotor blades stopped its movement mid-air before it hit the ground. The aircraft landed on an area that was not visible in the video due to the house that blocked the view of the camera.

Texas Crash: Helicopter Went Ablaze After Hitting the Ground

According to Dallas Morning News, the Texas helicopter crash happened around 11:40 a.m. at the 2200 block of Lakeview Parkway, near Grisham Drive.

Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the Texas crash occurred around 11:30 a.m., according to Independent.

Rowlett Police Department claimed that the helicopter was on fire following the crash. Eyewitness Joseph Kasper told WFAA on Friday that the helicopter crashed 40 miles away from the mechanic shop where he was working.

Kasper added that the helicopter was still hovering over the Texas skies when the tail rotor appeared to break while it was still mid-air.

Meanwhile, another witness, Fabio Sanches Jelezoglo, claimed that he also saw the tail of the helicopter come off when the aircraft was heading straight into the land.

Kasper further noted that other witnesses tried to respond to the scene and put out the fire on the aircraft. According to Fox News, firefighters also reported at the scene. They were able to put out the blaze on the helicopter.

News footage also showed that the crash site and the wreckage caused by the helicopter have been surrounded by tents erected by emergency responders.

Authorities are still not able to determine the cause of the Texas helicopter crash. WFAA noted that the helicopter was owned by a North Texas-based company, Sky Helicopters, per Dallas Morning News.

Texas Helicopter Crash Death Toll

At least two people died following the Texas helicopter crash in Rowlett on Friday. Dallas Morning News mentioned that the authorities from the FAA initially confirmed to WFAA that the pilot was the only person on board and the only casualty following the incident.

However, Rowlett Police Department confirmed that another person died following the crash. The police did not mention if the second victim was also on board the helicopter.

The identities of the victims were also not disclosed by the officials.

The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash. Independent noted that NTSB will lead the probe.

The Rowlett Police Department later confirmed that they have reopened Grisham drive and that the emergency personnel have already cleared off the Texas helicopter crash site.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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