Copter Crash In Palm Bay Kills Three

Three people were killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash in Palm Bay near Osmosis Drive, police said. Brevard County Fire Rescue hazmat personnel were at the scene near Bayside High School, along with the Palm Bay Fire Department. According to a Federal Aviation Administration official, “A Sikorsky S-61N helicopter crashed approximately 10 miles southwest of the Melbourne International Airport at 1:55 p.m. today. The flight departed from Melbourne International. Contact local authorities for information on passengers. The FAA will investigate.” Police said the older model, military-style helicopter was on the ground and fully engulfed in flames when rescuers arrived.