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Jason Grogan and Erik Boyce killed in helicopter crash near Farm-to-Market Road 876 and Bell Branch Road in Ellis County, Texas
Modified Date:
Sun, 03/05/2023 - 7:54amAccident Date:
Wednesday, July 6, 20162 Killed in Ellis County Helicopter Crash: County EMS
The aircraft went went down near Farm-to-Market Road 876 and Bell Branch Road, close to Italy, at about noon Wednesday, according to Trooper Lonny Haschel with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
It is unclear if any other people were on board.
Fatalities reported in Ellis Co. helicopter crash
Bell Helicopter confirmed fatalities after its aircraft crashed. A source tells News 8 three helicopters were flying in formation when the incident happened.
Crashed Helicopter Came From Experimental Facility
But a company statement indicates that the crash was part of an ongoing effort with the company’s test labs to make a new, sophisticated civilian helicopter called the 525 Relentless.
Family mourns pilot killed in Ellis County helicopter crash
Jason Grogan was one of the pilots on board Bell’s 525 Relentless Helicopter that burst into flames during a test flight.
Test pilots killed in helicopter crash were Marine reservists
Majs. Erik Boyce and Jason Grogan died in the July 6 crash, according to officials at Marine Corps Forces Reserve. Both men flew AH-1W Super Cobras in the Marine Corps.
What every family needs to know about wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed.
In Texas, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Mullen & Mullen Law attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.
Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Jason Grogan
Erik Boyce
County:
Ellis County, TXArea:
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
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