Helicopter crashes into radio tower near Houston's East End, HFD says
At this time, HFD has no reports of any injuries or fatalities. Specifics of the helicopter itself and where it was headed are unknown.
HOUSTON — A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near Houston’s East End Sunday night, according to the Houston Fire Department.
HFD received a report around 7:55 p.m. that a helicopter hit a radio tower on Engelke Street near Ennis Street and Navigation Boulevard. A fire erupted in the area.
At this time, HFD has no reports of any injuries or fatalities. Specifics of the helicopter itself and where it was headed are unknown.
A witness told KHOU 11 News he was with some people at a restaurant nearby when they heard the crash. He said it sounded like fireworks or gunshots, at first.
He ran to try and help. When he got closer to the scene, he saw flames and big chunks of metal nearby homes. He originally thought it was a crane that had been hit.
HFD said the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
KHOU 11 News crews are at the scene. This is a developing story. We will update if and when we receive more information.
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