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Billionaire Chris Cline’s Helicopter Was in the Air for Just 1 Minute Before Crashing, NTSB Says

Billionaire Chris Cline’s Helicopter Was in the Air for Just 1 Minute Before Crashing, NTSB Says
Chris Cline speaks as Marshall University dedicates the new indoor practice facility as the Chris Cline Athletic Complex in Huntington, W.Va. on Sept. 6, 2014. Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The helicopter carrying West Virginia coal magnate Chris Cline crashed just one minute after takeoff earlier this month in an apparent accident that killed everyone on board.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report about the July 4 crash, which doesn’t include the cause.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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