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 N67GA, the helicopter involved in the crash | |
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 22, 2025 |
| Summary | Under investigation |
| Site | Near Ekalaka, Montana, United States |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Robinson R66 Turbine |
| Operator | Bailey Aviation Management LLC |
| Registration | N67GA |
| Occupants | 4 |
| Passengers | 3 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Survivors | 0 |
On October 22, 2025, a Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near Ekalaka, Montana, killing all four occupants. The victims were members of the family of Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial election and a candidate in the 2026 Illinois gubernatorial election. [1] The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was still investigating the cause of the crash as of October 23. [2] [3] [4] [5]
