Darren Bailey's Son, Daughter-In-Law, Two Grandchildren Killed in Helicopter Accident
Zach and Kelsey Bailey and their family. (Photo provided)
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Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s son, Zach, his daughter-in-law, Kelsey, and two of their young children, Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7, were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana yesterday, according to the campaign.
Zach Bailey was a licensed and experienced helicopter pilot, and he was piloting the aircraft when it went down yesterday near Baker, MT, a remote area near the Montana/North Dakota line.
The Baileys third child, Finn, 10, was not in the helicopter and is “safe,” according to a statement from the Bailey campaign.
Neither the National Transportation Safety Board or Federal Aviation Administration have responded to inquiries on the crash this morning. In a twitter post this morning, the NTSB said it is investigating the crash of a “Robinson Helicopters R66” in Ekalaka, MT.
“Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss,” the campaign wrote in a statement. “They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them. The Baileys deeply appreciate the kindness and support they have received and ask for privacy as they grieve and hold their loved ones close during this difficult time.”
Our prayers are with the Bailey family.
