Helicopter crash in Milton, Florida: Two hospitalized after chopper goes down in Santa Rosa County

Two people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Santa Rosa near Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025, 03:36:07 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A helicopter crashed Monday afternoon at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Santa Rosa near Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida. According to WEAR News, two individuals were on board at the time of the crash and have been hospitalized. Their conditions remain unknown at this time. As a result of the incident, Highway 87 is currently blocked just south of Interstate 10.

A helicopter crashed in Milton, Florida, on Monday. (UnSplash)

"Initial reports from the scene indicate that the helicopter experienced a mishap on one of the field’s helicopter pads while landing," Naval Air Station Whiting Field said in a release. "The Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHTEEN instructor pilot and student aviator were evaluated by EMS personnel and were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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