4 Killed in Helicopter Crash in California, US

The department confirmed the deaths to the KXTV station. The four people died at the scene, said the department, which did not release their identities.

According to US media, the Robinson R66 crashed around 1:15 p.m. in Colusa County north of Sacramento, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

“Preliminary reports indicate four people were on board,” the statement said.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.