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Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Couple in Kinney County, Texas
A fatal helicopter crash occurred on February 27, 2025, at the Harris Ranch in Kinney County, near Uvalde, Texas.
The victims have been identified as pilot William Garret Robertson from Uvalde and passenger Earle Blakely Hunnicutt from Florida.
The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed around 1:20 p.m.
during an annual visit to the ranch, likely for game inspection. First responders arrived between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident, with a preliminary report expected soon. MySA
Additional Recent Helicopter Accidents Involving Couples
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Hawaii Helicopter Crash (July 2024): Amy Ruark Quintua, 53, and her husband, James Quintua, 60, both from Union,
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Kentucky, died when their tour helicopter crashed near Kauai’s Na Pali Coast
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. The pilot, Guy Croydon, 69, also perished. WCPO 9 Cincinnati+2https://www.wsaz.com+2FOX 10 Phoenix+2FOX 10 Phoenix+1https://www.wsaz.com+1
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Iowa State Fair Helicopter Accident (August 2023): An engaged couple tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident
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near the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Details about the victims’ identities remain limited.
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Gold Coast Helicopter Collision (January 2023): Two helicopters collided near Sea World on Australia’s
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Gold Coast, resulting in four fatalities, including a 36-year-old woman and a British couple aged 65 and 57. Eight others were injured.
These incidents highlight the inherent risks associated with helicopter travel, particularly when multiple family members or couples are involved.
