BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Fatalities were reported after a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into a vacant warehouse in Boynton Beach on Monday, according to local authorities.
According to a post on the Boynton Beach Police Department's Facebook page, the crash occurred near the 3800 block of South Congress Avenue near the Monterey Bay community just before 12:30 p.m.
During a news conference just after 2 p.m., Battalion Chief Matt Oxendine said everyone on the helicopter died. According to a statement from the FAA, two people were on board the aircraft.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate what caused the helicopter to go down.
The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide further updates.
Officials said no smoke or fire occurred inside the building.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Stay with WPTV.com and WPTV News for updates.
