Newlywed Pilot Dies in Helicopter Crash Hours After Wedding
A 25-year-old Delta regional pilot died in a helicopter crash near Dawsonville, Georgia, just hours after marrying his long-time partner. The couple had boarded a Robinson R66 for a special send-off after their ceremony when the aircraft went down in a wooded area shortly after take-off. The crash also claimed the life of the helicopter pilot. The bride survived with cuts and bruises and is now recovering in hospital. Rescuers spent several hours locating the wreckage and freeing her from the debris. US investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are probing the cause of the accident. The family says his concerns about poor visibility were ignored. They are leaning on their Christian faith to cope with the sudden tragedy.
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