Orangefield native and her new husband killed in helicopter crash leaving their wedding

[PhatMack19]

Terrible tragedy 

 

"Bailee Ackerman Byler of Orangefield and William Troy Byler III of Bellville passed away last night," according to a family friend. 

The couple was reportedly leaving their wedding when their helicopter crashed, killing the couple and pilot. 

A family friend who attended the wedding said the couple got married on Saturday. 

 

The couple got into a family helicopter and crashed into a hill about a mile away, according to the friend's social media post.

 

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[LumRaiderFan]

What a sad story.

[Reagan]

4 hours ago, PhatMack19 said:

Terrible tragedy 

 

"Bailee Ackerman Byler of Orangefield and William Troy Byler III of Bellville passed away last night," according to a family friend. 

The couple was reportedly leaving their wedding when their helicopter crashed, killing the couple and pilot. 

A family friend who attended the wedding said the couple got married on Saturday. 

 

The couple got into a family helicopter and crashed into a hill about a mile away, according to the friend's social media post.

 

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Just saw this on the news.  Said the pilot was ex-military.  Also said he called 911 before the crash.  Maybe this call will give some insight into what happened.  Sad!

[tvc184]

7 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Just saw this on the news.  Said the pilot was ex-military.  Also said he called 911 before the crash.  Maybe this call will give some insight into what happened.  Sad!

911?

 The old cop and pilot in me makes me do some real head scratching and contemplating if true....

[mat]

tragic!!

[Tigers2010]

Sickening. Praying for the family.

[Hagar]

Heartbreaking.  Prayers up.