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Two Killed as Helicopter Crashes Into Vacant Boynton Beach Warehouse

Investigators are reviewing recordings that captured an engine problem before impact.

Overview

  • The Robinson R44 crashed through the roof of a warehouse in the 3800 block of South Congress Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Monday, leaving no survivors on board.
  • Police identified the victims as Alejandro Carrasco, 28, a flight instructor from West Palm Beach, and Bryan Menna, 52, a student from Michigan.
  • Radio audio captured the crew reporting engine trouble and planning an emergency landing in nearby fields moments before the helicopter went down.
  • The NTSB, with FAA support, is analyzing recovered voice recordings and flight‑track data that show a steep, rapidly increasing descent before impact.
  • The warehouse was unoccupied, and officials reported no injuries on the ground as well as no smoke, fire, or fuel spill at the scene.