Two Fla. Men Killed in France Plane Crash

24-year-old Robert Helton was part of a three-person crew that died Friday

Sunday, Jul 15, 2012  |  Updated 11:01 AM EDT
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A Pembroke Pines man has been identified as one of the victims of the plane crash that killed three in southern France Friday.

A Pembroke Pines man has been identified as one of the victims of the plane crash that killed three in southern France Friday.

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Two Florida men have been identified as victims of the plane crash that killed three in southern France Friday.

Robert Helton, 24, of Pembroke Pines, and 60-year-old Dale Popik of Delray Beach, were part of a three-person flight crew that was killed when the private plane crashed while landing at Le Castellet airport, according to the Miami Herald.

No passengers were on board, according to Universal Jet Aviation, which is based in Boca Raton.

A 30-year-old woman was also among the dead. She has not yet been identified.

In a statement, Universal Jet Aviation said they had no further details on the crash and were working with authorities to investigate.

"Our focus at this time is supporting the needs of the crew and their families," the statement read.

The cause of the crash is not yet known.

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