2007 Phoenix News Helicopter Collision - Phoenix, Arizona
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On July 27, 2007, two news helicopters collided over Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMEV89
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
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On July 27, 2007, two news helicopters collided over Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. Four people were killed: KTVK pilot Scott Bowerbank and photographer Jim Cox; and pilot Craig Smith and photographer Rick Krolak of KNXV. No one on the ground was injured. The news helicopters were following a police chase of Christopher Jermaine Jones on the ground. Jones was eventually charged with 35 crimes related to the police chase. He was not held responsible for the helicopter crash.
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 07/29/2007
Publication: Arizona Republic
Article Url: [Web Link]
Is Registration Required?: no
How widespread was the article reported?: national
News Category: Crime
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