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New ground footage shows wreckage at scene of helicopter crash in Houston’s East End

A screenshot from footage of the wreckage (KPRC 2)

New ground video has emerged from the site of a helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday night.

The footage, which was taken by the Houston Office of Emergency Management, was obtained by KPRC 2′s Corley Peel.

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The collision occurred at 7:54 p.m. Sunday night on Houston’s East End, when a helicopter crashed into a radio tower. All four people on board died -- the pilot and three passengers, including one child.

The video footage includes the wreckage from both the helicopter and the tower. Officials with the NTSB are processing and investigating the scene.

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About the Author
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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