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What we know about the Manatee County mosquito control helicopter pilot killed in crash

Managing Editor · Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM · 1 min read

What we know about the Manatee County mosquito control helicopter pilot killed in crash — WFLA Statewide, Minnetonka Community news — Image: WFLA Statewide

A Manatee County mosquito control helicopter pilot was killed Thursday night after the aircraft struck a private radio tower in Myakka City, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

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What we know about the Manatee County mosquito control helicopter pilot killed in crash

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