A tragic helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border has left authorities searching for any sign of survivors. The Eurocopter EC130 helicopter went down around 10 p.m. local time near Nipton, Calif., and as of Saturday morning, no survivors have been located. It remains unclear where the helicopter was coming from or where it was headed.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was alerted to the crash at 10:12 p.m. local time, and it was determined to be east of Interstate 15, near Halloran Springs Road. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are both conducting investigations into the crash, with N.T.S.B. representatives expected to arrive at the site on Saturday. The community of Nipton is about 60 miles south of Las Vegas, and the crash has left the local community and authorities deeply saddened as they search for answers about what led to the tragic event.
As the search for survivors continues, the plight of the victims and their families is at the forefront of the minds of officials and the community. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and as the N.T.S.B. begins their investigation, more details may come to light about this devastating incident. The crash serves as a solemn reminder of the risks involved in helicopter travel, and the impact such tragedies have on those involved and their loved ones.
