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Ty Wallis, 42, and Lora Trout, 31, killed in helicopter crash in Rowlett, Texas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 04/15/2022 - 7:54am
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 25, 2022

Feds Investigating Helicopter Crash In Rowlett That Killed Two Aboard

Cell phone and surveillance camera video shows the chopper spiraled to the ground and burst into flames around 11:30am Friday in a small empty lot along the 2200 block of Lakeview Parkway, a popular commercial area lined with Walmart, Home Depot and a QT gas station.

Police: 2 killed in fiery helicopter crash near Dallas

According to WFAA in Dallas, the helicopter belongs to Sky Helicopters, a North Texas-based helicopter company.

Friends Remember Talented Pilot, Veterinarian Lost in Helicopter Crash

Wallis worked as an equine veterinarian in Pilot Point, specializing in orthopedic surgery for equine athletes, according to his company’s website.

Pilot Instructor Killed in Rowlett Crash Identified

Trout worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a firefighter and also worked at Whirly-Girls International as the head of communications.

NTSB: Main rotor blade made contact with tail before deadly helicopter crash in Rowlett

Video from witnesses showed the helicopter and its separated tail section falling from the sky. The tail was ultimately found on top of a nearby business building about 300 feet from the wreckage, according to the NTSB.

What every family needs to know about Rowlett 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 Rowlett, 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 attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.


Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved: 
Ty Wallis
Lora Trout
City: 
Rowlett, TX
County: 
Dallas County, TX
Area: 
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX