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Pilot and utility lineman died in helicopter crash near Alton
Nicholas Fulton, 35, of Salem, Missouri, and Michael Curry, 37, of Ashley, Illinois, were in the helicopter that struck power lines and crashed into a barge on Thursday.
Pilot and lineman who died in Thursday's helicopter crash identified
A helicopter exploded mid-air after making contact with power lines above the Mississippi River on Thursday. These are the victims.
NTSB investigates fatal helicopter crash near Alton
The NTSB is investigating a helicopter crash near Alton, Illinois that killed two men, after the aircraft struck power lines and crashed onto a barge in the Mississippi River.
2 dead after helicopter crashes into barge and catches fire near Alton
The crash happened at about 11 a.m. about a mile and a half south of the Clark Bridge, said Missouri Highway Patrol spokesman Cpl. Dallas Thompson.
Alton helicopter-barge crash: 2 contractors dead, river reopens as investigations begin
Ameren contractor, J.F. Electric employee killed in helicopter crash on Mississippi River
Two Workers Die In Tragic Helicopter Crash In Alton
Two people died Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2025, when a helicopter crashed while working on power lines near the Melvin Price Lock and Dam,
NTSB investigates fatal helicopter crash near West Alton
WEST ALTON, Mo. — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the helicopter crash that killed two people Thursday near West Alton, a press release said. According to the release, the preliminary report said the helicopter collided with powerlines and crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River, which caused a post-crash fire.

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Two killed after helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River near Alton

A helicopter hit power lines and landed on barges near Alton, Illinois, prompting emergency response and road closures along ...