It has reportedly been a dark weekend for the Super Bowl.
According to authorities, a helicopter crash in California’s part of the Mojave Desert has resulted in the tragic deaths of six people who were allegedly on their way to Las Vegas to possibly attend the Super Bowl.
Six People Presumed Dead Following Helicopter Crash In Nevada
Shortly after the crash, which occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] informed the public that the helicopter involved was a Eurocopter EC130, with six individuals on board.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department notified local outlets that the helicopter took off from the Palm Springs Airport at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Friday. The intended destination was Boulder City, Nevada, before the tragic crash.
Boulder City is about 26 miles from Las Vegas. The incident occurred near Nipton, California, along the California-Nevada border, near Halloran Springs Road.
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Reportedly, there was a rainy weather condition at the time of the incident. Despite efforts by the authorities to find survivors, none have been found so far. Also, no victims have been identified at this time. In a statement addressing the next steps in the unfortunate situation, the FAA shared:
“The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will take charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.”
National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB] told Fox News Digital that its investigators will arrive at the crash site on Saturday to begin their investigation. As the agency’s spokesperson revealed, “They will document the scene and inspect the aircraft. The aircraft will then be taken to a secure facility for further evaluation
Inside the NFL Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will meet again in the NFL championship game, Super Bowl LVIII, in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11.
The Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions and the game-winner against the 49ers four years ago, are led by quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Kelce has attracted attention not only for his incredible performances on the field but also for his famous relationship with singer Taylor Swift. Hence, fans expect to see a packed field on Sunday.
The 49ers, on the other hand, are led by quarterback Brock Purdy, who has faced a lot of criticism for being perceived as lacking in skill. However, he has proven his doubters wrong with consistently impressive stats and clutch performances, helping the team to important wins.
In addition, Christian McCaffrey has had an incredible season, setting new records for the franchise and the league with his outstanding performances on the field.
Super Bowl LVIII will begin at 6:30 pm ET at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, marking the first time either the city, known as the entertainment capital of the world, or the stadium, which opens in 2020, will host. annual championship game.
Time went on to reveal that the game will be nationally televised by CBS and can be streamed on Paramount Plus, as well as through the NFL Network app or website.
Similarly, Nickelodeon will air exclusive productions designed for children, featuring hosts such as on-screen favorites Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants.
While anticipation for the Super Bowl is growing thanks to the Chiefs and 49ers facing off, the halftime show has also caught everyone’s attention. And it’s not hard to see why music icon Usher, real name Usher Raymond IV, was scheduled to entertain the crowd at the Las Vegas location for about 13 minutes.
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