Miami-Dade Police have released the names of those involved in the tragic helicopter crash just outside Miami Executive Airport, where 71-year-old Clement Zanzuri lost his life.
His daughter, 27-year-old Jordan Ann Zanzuri, miraculously survived the crash, swimming to safety after the single-engine Hughes 369 helicopter plummeted into a canal.
Clement Zanzuri Incident Investigated
In a recent incident, which happened on Wednesday, just before 2 p.m., a helicopter was being operated by Clement Zanzuri, departing from Fort Myers. The crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Although the cause of the incident is still unknown, witnesses have come forward, stating that they observed the helicopter in a state of distress prior to its descent and subsequent collision with the canal.
Emergency responders quickly moved both a father and his daughter to the Jackson Memorial South Trauma Center following a collision that occurred in the vicinity of 187th Avenue and SW 122nd Street. In a tragic turn of events, Clement Zanzuri has been said dead upon reaching the destination, while his counterpart, Jordan Ann Zanzuri, is reported to be in a stable condition.
Miami-Dade Police have not disclosed the helicopter's origin, and details about its final destination are still under investigation. The authorities were alerted to the crash when witnesses reported a distressed helicopter descending into the canal. Responding officers initially had difficulty locating the crash site until Jordan Zanzuri emerged from the water, alerting them to her father still trapped in the wreckage.
Clement Zanzuri, despite the valiant rescue efforts of police divers, tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to yield a comprehensive report in the coming weeks, according to CBS News.
Wreckage Retrieval in Progress After Helicopter Crash
Following the incident, recovery crews diligently retrieved the wreckage from the canal, undertaking the crucial task of unraveling the factors that led to the tragic crash. According to witnesses, the descent of the helicopter was described as notably distressing, as onlookers observed its spinning motion before impact.
In Miami, a stone works art company was owned by Clement Zanzuri, a 71-year-old businessman, who also had ownership of various other enterprises. In addition to his business endeavors, he took on the role of landlord for the Miami Dance Project, making a major impact to the local community. Barbara Delgado, the president and founder of the dance organization, conveyed her condolences, acknowledging Zanzuri's dedication to promoting the arts and his enduring influence on the community.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. Their primary objective is to shed insight into the series of happenings that unfolded, ultimately resulting in this devastating incident.
The investigation surrounding the tragic helicopter crash near Miami Executive Airport, recently released 911 calls have provided a glimpse into the panic and concern experienced by witnesses at the scene. These calls have added an additional layer of information to the ongoing inquiry, NBC reported.
