Washington, November 05 (QNA) – One person was killed and two others were injured following a helicopter crash into the waters of Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida.

The US Coast Guard reported that the helicopter, which was carrying three people, crashed east of Miami Executive Airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that preliminary information suggests the helicopter—a Robinson R44 II—was likely on a flight intended for filming purposes.

The NTSB confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. (QNA)