Update:
BISCAYNE, Fla. — One person was reported dead and two others were airlifted to a trauma center after a helicopter crashed in Biscayne Bay near Bill Baggs State Park late Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
#Breaking @USCG, partner agencies responded to a helicopter crash, Wed, on Biscayne Bay at approx. 11:30 a.m. 3 people were on the aircraft. 1 person is reported deceased & 2 people were transported by EMS to a higher level of care. We will update as more info is available. https://t.co/yFuL9rBxCU
— U.S. Coast Guard Southeast (@USCGSoutheast) November 4, 2026
The Coast Guard said three people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said crews responded to reports of the crash at 11:26 a.m., joining the City of Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue in a mutual aid response.
According to MDFR, two adults designated as trauma alerts were taken by City of Miami and Key Biscayne ground rescue units to a designated landing zone. MDFR Air Rescue then flew both patients to the main trauma center.
The Coast Guard said it would provide updates as more information becomes available.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Original Story:
Helicopter crashes in Biscayne Bay, two people hospitalized
Authorities are responding to reports of a helicopter crash in the Biscayne Bay area, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Two patients are being transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Channel 9 has a crew at the hospital awaiting their arrival, and we are working to bring you aerial coverage from a chopper.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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