Joseph Anthony Tena, 60, Kimberly Lynne Watzman, 45, and Brian R. Reichelt, 56, killed and two injured in helicopter crash into house on Egret Court in Newport Beach, California

Crews clean up near where a helicopter crashed into a house in Newport Beach, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Police investigate the scene where several people were killed and others injured when a helicopter crashed into a home in Newport Beach, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Three people were killed and two injured when a helicopter crashed into a house in a suburban Southern California neighborhood just a few minutes after taking off, officials said. All four were among those killed or injured, and one person who was on the ground but outside of the house was also injured, Newport Beach fire and police officials said. The helicopter crashed into the house with such force that it was barely recognizable.

Authorities say three people are dead after a small helicopter crashed into a home near a Southern California airport. (Source: KABC/CNN) NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A helicopter crashed into a Southern California home shortly after takeoff Tuesday, killing three people and injuring two others, officials said. The helicopter crashed into the house with such force that it was barely recognizable. Messages seeking comment from Revolution Aviation, which is based at the airport and operated the helicopter, were not immediately returned. Roger Johnson was doing some woodwork in his garage when he heard the sound of a helicopter and then a tremendous boom across the street. Johnson rushed to the wreckage and several people started to try to pull victims out of the helicopter.