News outlets and Houston authorities have shared updates on a helicopter crash that led to the death of four people in the Texas city.

Four people in Houston, Texas tragically lost their lives after a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston’s Second Ward, East End on Sunday, October 20 (2024). Video footage captured at 7:51:19 pm by a civilian named Jay Marroquin’s security camera displays the exact moment the accident occurred.
Recorded from the vantage point of the outside area of Marroquin’s home, the black-and-white footage showed the helicopter headed straight for the tower, which appeared to not be illuminated except for one flashing light at the very top. In seconds, the aircraft made contact with the looming structure.
After crashing, a huge explosion ensued, which sent the radio tower crumbling down to the ground. Aside from Marroquin’s video, the Houston Fire Department shared a post on X announcing the incident. At this time, there had been no reports of any fatalities or injuries.

“PIO is en route to a reported helicopter crash at Engelke & Ennis. Preliminary info that a helicopter hit a radio tower at about 7:54 pm […] All info further information will come from the scene,” reads their statement.

Following their first post, the department shared another. This one included images showing the wreck and damage and had a caption that explained, “The FAA will investigate. Media staging behind the Stellar Bank at Navigation and Ennis.”