A helicopter crashed into the tower of Univision’s Regional Mexican “Que Buena 102.9” KLTN Houston and Spanish CHR “Latino Mix 104.9” KAMA-FM Deer Park TX as well as Pueblo de Galilea’s Black Talk 1230 KCOH Houston on Sunday night causing the 1000 foot tower to collapse.
The Houston Fire Department says the helicopter hit the tower at 7:54pm CT with both the helicopter and tower igniting on fire which spread to the ground. Both stations are off the air. The tower on 315 Ennis Street, was constructed for 102.9 in 1965, also serves as the auxiliary site for Univision’s Spanish AC “Amor 106.5” KOVE-FM Galveston.
The Houston Police Department says that there were four fatalities from the helicopter including one child, which was a private R44 helicopter.
This story will be updated as more details become available.
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Lance Venta, Radio Insight (2024-10-21)