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Two Killed in Salt Lake Helicopter Crash

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Robinson R44 helicopter apparently broke apart mid-flight and crashed into an industrial building in North Salt Lake, Utah, killing the two men on board.
  • Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter break into several pieces while airborne, with debris found over a widely scattered area.
  • The crash ignited fires inside the empty building, which were mostly extinguished by sprinklers, resulting in no injuries on the ground; the FAA is investigating.
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A Robinson R44 apparently broke apart in flight and crashed into a the roof of a building in North Salt Lake, Utah, on Tuesday, bursting into flames and killing the two men on board.

Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter break into several pieces midflight. Debris was found over a widely scattered area, according to local news reports. Officials said the helicopter had taken off from a heliport just north of the building, but it was unclear whether it was departing or returning at the time of the mishap.

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