A pilot was transported to the hospital after a helicopter crashed into Key Biscayne Saturday afternoon.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed into the water near Key Biscayne around 1:50 p.m. after the pilot reported engine issues.
"I saw a helicopter flying quite low, perhaps 5 to 10 feet above the water", witness Rollie Gonzalez told NBC6.
Only the pilot was on board, the FAA confirmed.
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Records show the helicopter belongs to a company called Drax Enterprises LLC.
According to Miami-Dade Fire, the pilot was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
"It looked like it had some form of mechanical failure as I saw the tail end of the helicopter side to side, and then I just saw it take a nosedive into the water", described another witness.
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Officials have not released any additional details as to what caused the helicopter to crash or the identity of the pilot.
"It was great to see within 30 seconds or a minute there was already a first responder at the helicopter recovering the pilot from the from the water," said a beachgoer.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.
This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
