Troy Gentry, of the country music duo Montgomery Gentry, died today (9/8/17) in a helicopter crash. A statement issued by Average Joes Entertainment said that the crash took place at approximately 1 p.m. in Medford, NJ.
A report from the FAA indicated the crash occured in a wooded area near the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford where Gentry was scheduled to perform with his long time singing partner Eddie Montgomery. Troy Gentry was 50.
According to NJ.com…
Medford Township Police Chief Richard Meder said police got a call about a “helicopter that was distressed” around 1 p.m. “Shortly after our arrival the helicopter did go down. It went into a field south of the airport,” Meder said. Local authorities have not named either victim, but the band’s Twitter account confirmed the news just before 4 p.m. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, which Meder said cause significant damage to the aircraft. He said emergency crews were able to free the passenger, but he died from his injuries after being taken to Virtua Hospital Marlton. The pilot was pronounced dead in the helicopter and emergency crews will work to extricate his body while the investigation continues, Meder said.
— Montgomery Gentry (@mgunderground) September 8, 2017