One of world's wealthiest men killed in helicopter crash

Czech multi-billionaire Petr Kellner, the owner of PPF international financial and investment group, was killed in the crash of the Eurocopter AS50 helicopter near Butte, Alaska, USA, on Saturday, March 27. PPF secretary Jitka Tkadletsova confirmed the death of the wealthiest citizen of the Czech Republic. "Mr. Kellner was killed in a helicopter crash in Alaska. The funeral will be held in a narrow family circle," she said. The reasons for the crash have not yet been established. The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.On Sunday, March 28, it was reported that at least five people were killed in the crash of the Eurocopter AS50 helicopter. The accident occurred in the area of ​​the Knick Glacier in Alaska. According to the website of the local rescue service, another Czech citizen, Benjamin Laroche, is also listed among the victims. Other victims of the crash were identified as US citizens: