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Pilot rescued after helicopter crashes off coast of Miami

The helicopter crashed into the water near Key Biscayne.
Credit: 10 Tampa Bay

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — One person was rescued after a helicopter crashed into the water off the coast of Miami Saturday afternoon, CBS Miami reported.

The pilot was the only person on board. They were rescued from the water and their condition is unknown at this time.

The helicopter went down around 1:50 p.m. near Key Biscayne.  According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported problems with the Robinson R-44's engine moments before the crash.

The FAA along with the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating what lead up to the crash.

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