"Fatal Helicopter Crash Claims Lives in Mojave Desert"
A helicopter crash in the Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border killed all six people on board, including two pilots and four passengers. The chartered Airbus EC130 helicopter, operated by Orbic Air, caught fire upon impact after departing from Palm Springs and crashing near Interstate 15. NTSB investigators are collecting evidence at the crash site and have requested witnesses to come forward with any available photos or videos. The identities of the deceased have not been publicly released, and a preliminary investigation report will be released in the coming weeks, with the full inquiry expected to take up to two years.
