# Florida aviation accidents

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florida-aviation-accidents
> Updated: 2026-11-04T17:50:45.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

In early November 2026, two separate aviation accidents occurred in Florida, resulting in multiple fatalities.

On November 1, a Learjet 60 crashed into a mobile home community, killing nine people. The victims included tech entrepreneur and CEO Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, and their two children, Emma and Charlie, along with five others including the pilot and co-pilot.

On November 4, a Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne during what was reportedly an aerial photography mission of a speedboat event. The crash occurred near Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park around 11:15 a.m. local time. The deceased pilot has been identified as 63-year-old Tomas Pendas, president of Global Aerials. Two other occupants, Ryan McCoy, 52, and Ryan Ferraro, 27, were transported to a local trauma center and have since been released in stable condition.

Emergency response efforts involved the U.S. Coast Guard, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the causes of these incidents. While recent heavy rains were noted in South Florida, officials have not yet confirmed if weather played a role in the helicopter accident.

## Claims

- One person died in the crash. (reported by 5 sources)
- Two people were injured and taken to a hospital. (reported by 5 sources)
- Three people were on board the helicopter. (reported by 4 sources)
- The crash occurred near Nixon Beach and Crandon Boulevard. (reported by 3 sources)
- A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne, Florida. (reported by 2 sources)
- The helicopter departed from North Perry Airport. (reported by 2 sources)
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash. (reported by 2 sources)
- Thunderstorms and wind gusts were reported in the area at the time of the crash. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Biscayne Bay helicopter crash kills one and injures two

A helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay near Miami killed pilot Tomas Pendas and injured two others during an aerial photography flight. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helicopter-crash-in-biscayne-bay-leaves-one-dead-and-two-injured

### 2026-11-03: Florida aircraft accidents result in multiple fatalities

Two aviation accidents in Florida have caused multiple deaths, including a Learjet crash that killed nine people and a helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-aircraft-accidents-result-in-multiple-fatalities

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