Shane Filkins, 23, and Michael Koon, 35, killed in helicopter crash near Smethport, Pennsylvania
Modified Date:
Tue, 04/10/2018 - 11:42amAccident Date:
Sunday, April 8, 2018New Information: Two Fatalities Confirmed in Helicopter Crash Near Smethport
State Police Cpl. Lance Schimp said investigators believe that the helicopter was hovering next to a power line, while workers tethered to the aircraft performed maintenance on the lines.
Updated: 2 killed in helicopter crash near Smethport
McKean County Coroner Mike Cahill on Monday identified two men killed in the crash: Shane Filkins, 23, of West Virginia and Michael Koon, 35, of South Carolina.
Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Shane Filkins
Michael Koon
City:
Smethport, PACounty:
McKean County, PAArea:
Buffalo, NY
Add new comment