4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry

Four people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed during takeoff from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Robinson R44 helicopter rolled over shortly after lifting off, striking a parked and unoccupied airplane on the ground.

All four occupants, identified as the pilot and three passengers, were able to exit the aircraft on their own and were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials reported they were in stable condition. A witness described seeing the helicopter reach an altitude of approximately 20 to 30 feet before it tipped over.

Preliminary information from federal investigators indicates the helicopter was associated with a local tour operator. The aircraft had just returned from a round-trip flight to Miami and was preparing for another departure when the accident occurred around 11:20 a.m.

A preliminary accident report posted by the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, June 15, noted one person suffered serious injuries while three others sustained minor injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, and the helicopter will be transported to a...