Huntington Beach police spokesperson Jennifer Carey said the department's two other helicopters will be examined for mechanical or safety issues.
Investigators are looking into the cause of a police helicopter crash near Newport Beach that killed a Huntington Beach officer and left another injured on Saturday night.
Officers responded to a call of a fight in progress around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday when their helicopter plunged into Newport Bay. Officer Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran, died from injuries. On Sunday, the surviving 16-year veteran officer was not identified and released from the hospital. Officer Vella served our community with honor & dignity. The display of love & appreciation we have seen over the last 24 hours has been overwhelming but fitting for someone as great as Nick. We continue to thank everyone for their kindness as we mourn the loss of our brother.
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1 Officer Dead, 1 Critically Injured After Huntington Beach Police Helicopter Crashes In Newport BeachBREAKING: Huntington Beach Police have announced that one of the officers onboard the helicopter crash has died. He was identified as 44-year-old Nicholas Vella, a 14-year police veteran. The other officer is said to be in critical condition.
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One Officer Dead, One Released from Hospital After Huntington Beach Police Helicopter Crashes in WaterUPDATE: The Huntington Beach police officer hospitalized after a police helicopter crash in Newport Beach has been released, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.
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2nd Huntington Beach police officer in helicopter crash released from hospital“He’s doing well, but there’s still a lot of recovery ahead,” said Huntington Beach police spokeswoman Jennifer Carey.
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