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Two Killed as Robinson R44 Crashes Through Vacant Boynton Beach Warehouse

The probe centers on an intact voice recorder following early track data that indicated a rapid descent.

Overview

  • A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed through the roof of the Egret Point Logistics Center in Boynton Beach on Monday around 12:30 p.m., killing both people on board.
  • Police and fire crews found the aircraft inside a vacant warehouse, reported no smoke, fire, or fuel spill, and said nearby construction workers were outside and unhurt.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation with Federal Aviation Administration support, and the site remains secured for evidence collection.
  • Investigators recovered the helicopter’s voice recorder for analysis, and preliminary track-log data cited by a pilot showed drops of roughly 375 feet per minute and then 750 feet per minute before impact, with no official cause determined.
  • In these cases, the NTSB typically examines wreckage, reviews maintenance records, and analyzes recorder audio before releasing a preliminary update within days and a final report in the months that follow.