Like An Action Movie, Helicopter Falls From The Sky Hits Miami Beach

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JAKARTA - Not an experience to remember when enjoying the beauty of the beach in Miami, United States. When the beach visitors even saw the helicopter crashed not far from the shoreline.

This incident occurred in Miami Beach on Saturday 19 February as seen also from the Twitter of the Miami Beach Police. This helicopter contains three people.

Two passengers were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. They were in no serious condition.

"This afternoon at 13:10, MBPD received a call about a helicopter crash at sea near 10 Street. Police and @MiamiBeachFire responded to the scene along with several partner agents. Two passengers have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition," the police said.

Screen capture via Twitter

The helicopter crashed into the sea near an area populated by beachgoers and swimmers.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) immediately closed two coastal blocks between ninth and 11th roads. The helicopter was identified as a Robinson R44.

"The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will take responsibility for the investigation and will provide additional updates," the statement read.

Beachgoer Sean Adams, who was vacationing in Miami Beach with his wife, described the accident as a horrific experience. Adams, who is an aircraft mechanic, said the helicopter went back and forth on the water several times.

This afternoon at 1:10 pm, MBPD received a call of a helicopter crash in the ocean near 10 Street. Police and @MiamiBeachFire responded to the scene along with several partner agencies. Two occupants have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/heSIqnQtle

— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) February 19, 2022

"These are things you don't want to see or talk about," he said.

"It was 50 meters from the beach, right next to everyone. Crazy that no one was hurt."

Another traveler, Ana Diaz, was swimming in the sea when she heard her family calling her to come to the beach when they saw the helicopter descend. Diaz, who was visiting Miami with his family from Colombia, said he was only six or eight meters from where the crash occurred.

He described the crash scene like a movie with a very loud sound as the plane hit the water.

"I was really scared and I swam towards my family," Diaz said.

"I was very worried about that and it was a very difficult moment."