A helicopter crashed into a Southern California home shortly after takeoff Tuesday, killing three people and injuring two others, officials said. Roger Johnson was doing some woodwork in his garage when he heard the sound of a helicopter and then a tremendous boom across the street. Johnson rushed to the wreckage and several people started to try to pull victims out of the helicopter. Messages seeking comment from Revolution Aviation, which is based at the airport and operated the helicopter, were not immediately returned. The company offers helicopter and airplane classes, the use of aircraft for photography and video production as well as sightseeing flights.

Source: ABC News January 31, 2018 00:11 UTC