El helicóptero cayó en un intento de aterrizaje cerca de las 07:40, hora local, según informa el canal local de televisión KOMO News. Algunos testigos subieron a la red social Twitter fotografías del accidente.
Wreckage of news chopper, 2 cars still exploding right now @komonews pic.twitter.com/YM9vVhoGOa
— Kelly Koopmans (@KellyKOMO4) 18 Март 2014
We heard the helicopter crash right outside our newsroom. At least 2 cars involved @komonews pic.twitter.com/06XFi4ArCy
— Kelly Koopmans (@KellyKOMO4) 18 Март 2014
@KING5Seattle in front of the space needle just now pic.twitter.com/rzAttOfzea
— Meelz (@meelataruc) 18 Март 2014
Chopper tail visible amid the smoke & car wreckage pic.twitter.com/uZ57DibreU
— Kelly Koopmans (@KellyKOMO4) 18 Март 2014
2 DOAs at helicopter crash scene near space needle. pic.twitter.com/JwhBs2nYUF
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) 18 Март 2014