A tragic helicopter crash occurred in Houston on Sunday evening. A private tour helicopter crashed into a radio tower in the Second Ward area. As a result of the accident, four people on board the helicopter lost their lives. The accident happened around eight o'clock in the evening. The R44 type helicopter had taken off from Ellington Field and crashed after approximately a fifteen-minute flight. It is still unknown where the helicopter was headed. It was reported that one of the deceased was a child, although their age was not specified. There were no injuries on the ground. The fire that broke out after the collision spread over an area of about one hundred eighty meters. Houston Mayor John Whitmire described the incident as "tragic" and noted that firefighting teams responded quickly. City Council Member Mario Castillo confirmed that the helicopter was a private tour vehicle. The accident is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. The identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed. This incident has deeply affected the people of Houston and raised new questions about aviation safety. Authorities stated that they would conduct a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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