New Delhi, June 1 -- Tragedy befalls an Indian-origin family in the United States as their newlywed son dies in a helicopter crash shortly after getting married. Dave Fiji, a 26-year-old pilot, was among the deceased when the helicopter carrying the newlyweds crashed during their wedding send-off.

The incident occurred on 29 May when a Robinson R66 crashed near the Dawsonville wedding venue where Fiji had just married his wife, Jesni, Atlanta News First reported. Fiji and his wife, Jesni, were headed for their honeymoon when the tragedy occurred.

The helicopter, bound for DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Georgia, never reached its destination.

Jesni reportedly survived the crash and is currently recovering at a metro Atlanta hospi...