Charles Ryland Burnett III, 61, Paul Cobb, 67, Jamie Coleman Dodd, 57, Roy Bennett, 60, and Heather Bennett killed, and one injured in helicopter crash near Raton, New Mexico
5 killed, 1 injured in helicopter crash near Raton
Six people were on board the helicopter when it crashed in the mountains near the New Mexico-Colorado border Wednesday evening.
Helicopter crash claims Texas investor, decorated pilots
Five friends, including a Zimbabwean opposition leader, travelling to a ranch in New Mexico died when their helicopter crashed in a remote area.
Land speed record holder dies in helicopter crash
British-born investor and world record holder Charles Burnett III is among five people killed in a helicopter crash in New Mexico.
Wealthy businessman killed in helicopter crash remembered as fun-loving philanthropist
Friends describe Charles Burnett as a fun-loving, unique individual. Burnett, his girlfriend, and 4 other friends were almost to Burnett's Folsom, New Mexico ranch when his helicopter went down Wednesday night.
Memorials planned for helicopter crash victims
Five of 6 people were killed earlier this month when a private military helicopter crashed outside of Raton. The victims included a wealthy Texas businessman and a Zimbabwe politician.
Survivor recounts New Mexico helicopter crash in NTSB report
Andra Cobb, of Texas, also says the wreck ignited a fire that set off explosions in the moments after the crash on a grassy plain east of Raton. Her account was detailed in a National Transportation Safety Board report released Tuesday.
Autopsy: Pilot in fatal copter crash had fentanyl in system
Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid and pain medication, was found in the autopsy report for Jamie Coleman Dodd, the lead pilot in the January crash in northeastern New Mexico.
NTSB: Pilot flew too low, caused crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said its investigation found no mechanical problems with the helicopter, a single-engine Bell UH-1H manufactured in 1967, and found that pilot Coleman Dodd was flying too low over mountainous terrain at night.
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