According to the NTSB's preliminary report, the Customs and Border Protection helicopter was airborne for about 90 minutes before crashing in Potrero, California.
On the day of the crash, weather conditions were reported clear with a visibility of around 8 miles and winds at approximately 6 mph.
The helicopter's erratic movements began shortly before the emergency locator transmitter activated at 10:30 a.m., indicating a potential emergency.
Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas, who died in the crash, was remembered as a person of integrity and unwavering loyalty to family and friends.
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