Florida helicopter crashes near Key Biscayne, kills 1, injures 2 - USA Today

A helicopter crashed in Biscayne Bay Nov. 4, killing one and injuring two, according to officials.

The crash took place at 11:30 a.m., according to a social media post by the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast. Three people were aboard the aircraft, and one person is "reported deceased," while two were "transported by EMS to a higher level of care."

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a crash near Bill Baggs State Park, which is located on Key Biscayne, according to media and public relations for the agency.

Three total patients were reported, with "two adult trauma alert patients" transported by City of Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue ground rescue units to a designated landing zone, where Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Air Rescue transported them to the main trauma center.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, according to Jennifer Gabris, a spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board. The aircraft involved was a Robinson R44 II helicopter, and "preliminary information indicates it was a photography flight."

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.