It has reportedly become a dark weekend for the Super Bowl.
According to authorities, a helicopter crash in the California portion of the Mojave Desert has resulted in the tragic passing of six people who were allegedly en route to Las Vegas possibly to attend the Super Bowl.
Six People Presumed Dead Following A Helicopter Crash In Nevada
Shortly after the crash, which occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] informed the public that the helicopter involved was a Eurocopter EC130, with six individuals on board.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department informed local outlets that the helicopter took off from Palm Springs Airport at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Friday. Its intended destination was Boulder City, Nevada, before the tragic crash occurred. Boulder City is located approximately 26 miles away from Las Vegas. The incident occurred near Nipton, California, along the California-Nevada border, close to Halloran Springs Road.
Reportedly, there were rainy weather conditions at the time of the crash. Despite authorities’ efforts to search for survivors, none have been found so far. Additionally, no victims have been identified at this time. In a statement addressing the next steps in the unfortunate situation, the FAA shared: