Was the Miami tour company helicopter in crash cleared to carry passengers?

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Pembroke Pines, Florida
North Perry Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Pembroke Pines Florida in Pembroke Pines, Florida: A Robinson 44 helicopter with N-number N336SG crashed on takeoff from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Saturday. Four people were aboard; one suffered serious injuries and three had minor injuries. The aircraft was categorized for agriculture and pest control, not passenger transport, raising questions about its clearance to carry passengers.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Billy Costa or Marcelo Andrade Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Was the Miami tour company helicopter in crash cleared to carry passengers? | National | union-bulletin.com

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