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 and 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 used for private tours. An FAA notice from last Wednesday informed pilots that at least some of the tower’s lights were not operating. KTRK-TV helicopter reporter Don Armstrong says that the tower had a history of problems with the lights.

The FCC’s database shows that the tower was sold by TelevisaUnivision to SBA Communications on October 11. KLTN and KAMA-FM resumed operation from their auxiliary site overnight.

MYSTUDIO HTX security camera caught the moment a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston's Second Ward, East End at 7:51:19 PM. #helicopter #helicoptercrash #houston #breaking #breakingnews #houston #secondward #mystudiohtx #jaymarroquin @KHOU @abc13houston @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/rap61Xr0XN

— Jay Marroquin (@JayMarroquin) October 21, 2024

Helicopter hits utility tower in #Houston #aviation 🚨 pic.twitter.com/hR5ue03AoB

— Houston Air Watch 🚁🛰️ (@houstonairw) October 21, 2024

Breaking news: There is a fire in EADO area of Houston. Early indications are a helicopter hit a radio tower. @KPRC2 @KHOU @abc13houston https://t.co/ja90iR8UVM pic.twitter.com/gnTvXpKgl2

— UHBooster (@CrankItUpCoogs) October 21, 2024