A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
Houston authorities said the aircraft, a privately owned R44 helicopter, crashed just before 8 p.m. after takeoff from Ellington Field, about 15 miles away. The destination was not immediately known.
A nearby security camera captured the crash.
CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV reported that the tower’s lights were not working, and the Federal Aviation Administration issued the following notice:
Authorities said the body has not been identified and the victim’s age has not been confirmed.
Local media reported that many emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene.
Police and fire officials urged residents near the accident site to call 911 if they found anything that could help with the investigation.