1 injured in Helicopter crash near County Road 223 at FM 2004 in Richwood, Texas

Modified Date:

Sun, 12/03/2017 - 1:51pm

Accident Date:

Monday, December 7, 2015

Helicopter crash in Richwood: 1 hurt, mechanical failure believed to be cause

One person was hurt in a helicopter crash today in the Lake Jackson area.The Department of Public Safety said Monday the preliminary cause of the crash was mechanical failure of some type.The crash happened on County Road 223 at FM 2004.DPS says, as with all crashes, there will be a full investigation.

Helicopter crash in Richwood: 1 hurt, officials point to mechanical failure

One person was hurt in a helicopter crash today in the Lake Jackson area near a military museum.The Department of Public Safety said Monday the preliminary cause of the crash was mechanical failure of some type.The crash happened on County Road 223 at FM 2004.DPS says, as with all crashes, there will be a full investigation.

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Type: Aircraft Accident

Roadway:

County Road 223 at FM 2004

City:

Richwood, TX

County:

Brazoria County, TX

Area:

Houston, TX