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id: ecb39d969c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 00:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 18:50 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay kills pilot, injures two

Authorities said a helicopter crashed in Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne on Wednesday, killing pilot Tomas Pendas, 63, and injuring two passengers.

Section: [Public Safety](/miami/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Tomas Pendas](/miami/wiki/tomas-pendas.md), [National Transportation Safety Board](/miami/wiki/national-transportation-safety-board.md), [TourHelicopter.com](/miami/wiki/tourhelicopter-com.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ)](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/live-updates-1-killed-2-hurt-in-helicopter-crash-in-biscayne-bay-coast-guard-says/3883626/), 2026-11-06 00:00 EST: 1 killed, 2 hurt in helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay, Coast Guard says
- [Local 10 News (WPLG, ABC)](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/11/06/salvage-crews-remove-wreckage-from-deadly-biscayne-bay-helicopter-crash/), 2026-11-06 12:19 EST: Salvage crews remove wreckage from deadly Biscayne Bay helicopter crash
- [CBS News Miami (WFOR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/biscayne-bay-helicopter-wreckage-removed-key-biscayne-crash-ntsb-pilot-killed/), 2026-11-06 18:50 EST: Crews pull wreckage of helicopter that crashed, killing pilot and injuring passengers, from Biscayne Bay

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.