A Eurocopter EC130, owned by Orbic Air of Burbank, crashed in eastern San Bernardino County on Friday night, leaving six people injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred around 10 p.m. east of the 15 Freeway and Halloran Springs Road, near the community of Nipton, not far from the California-Nevada state line.
Preliminary information from the FAA reveals that the helicopter had taken off from Palm Springs and was last seen in the vicinity of Barstow. The intended destination of the flight was not immediately known, and the circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.
Emergency services, including local law enforcement and fire departments, quickly responded to the scene. The injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The extent of their injuries and their current conditions remain undisclosed at this time.