'I'll Never Forget It': Fatal Helicopter Crash Seen by 2 Local Anglers

2 Killed In Helicopter Crash While Working On Power Lines Near Mississippi River

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.

Helicopter crash kills two people, shuts Mississippi River, Coast Guard says

CHICAGO (Reuters) -Two people died on Thursday after a helicopter they were on board crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River, shutting the waterway to traffic near Alton, Illinois, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Read full story

Helicopter crash kills two, shuts Mississippi Rive

CHICAGO — Two people died on Thursday after a helicopter they were on board crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River, shutting the waterway to traffic near Alton, Illinois, U.S. Coast Guard said.

'I'll never forget it': Fatal helicopter crash seen by 2 local anglers

Two anglers were the last to see the victims of Thursday's fatal helicopter crash into the Mississippi River alive. Here's what they witnessed.

Helicopter crash kills 2 people, shuts Mississippi River

A spokesman reported that the helicopter struck a barge on the river, setting off a fire that was later put out.