U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement on the Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter crash in Pompano Beach.
“I was horrified to learn of this morning’s helicopter crash in Pompano Beach and am praying for all those who lost their loved ones in the sudden accident. I also am thinking of the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the family of Captain Terryson Jackson, who lost his life bravely serving his community.
My team and I have been in close contact with the City of Pompano Beach and the Broward Sheriff’s Office. We are closely monitoring this incident and are committed to providing any and all support in the wake of this crash. I also support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in their investigations to determine the causes of this tragedy and identify what steps need to be taken to prevent crashes in the future.”