UPDATE: The victim of the helicopter crash was a student pilot – American Press

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a recent helicopter crash that killed a man, a woman and an infant.

On Friday around 9 p.m., a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed on the 5000 block of Hecker Road in Iowa, Louisiana. Local law enforcement, local firefighters and Louisiana State Police responded to the scene.

On Monday, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that the deceased victim was Jared Savant, 50. his wife Tanya Savant, 35; and her 2 year old baby. The family came from Kinder.

The NTSB is leading the investigation. Keith Holloway, public affairs officer for the NTSB, said American Press This preliminary information states that the circumstances of the crash are unknown and that “a fire occurred following the crash.”

He told that American Press an “NTSB investigator completes the on-site investigation.” After the investigation, the aircraft will be recovered and taken to a secure facility for evaluation.

Preliminary information indicates that the circumstances of the crash are unknown and that “a fire occurred following the crash.”

According to the FAA Airmen Inquiry database, Savant was certified as a student pilot on March 8, 2024 and was not permitted to carry passengers.

“This was a very tragic accident and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones affected,” Sheriff Stitch Guillory said in a news release. “Our officers arrived on scene and commenced a preliminary investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration was called to investigate the crash and our deputies remained on scene and assisted until the FAA arrived, began the investigation and cleared debris from the area.”

Guillory said he is especially grateful to community members who live in the area of ​​the crash.

“Without hesitation, they provided assistance on scene until first responders arrived and continued to provide assistance until the scene was cleared,” he said.

Holloway said a preliminary report on the crash is expected to be completed within 30 days of the accident.