A helicopter pilot attempting to land in Danbury, New Hampshire, lost control and crashed near a home in Danbury, New Hampshire on Saturday.
The pilot was pulled from the wreckage with injuries, but rescuers say he was conscious. he was breathing and alert when taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The pilot’s name has not been released.
The accident happened at 12:45 p.m. near 208 Dean Road in Danbury. Rescue crews from Bristol, Hew Hampshire said the helicopter was “actively burning” when paramedics arrived.
“Initial investigation indicates the helicopter pilot lost control near a landing area and crashed into the wooded edge of the residence,” a New Hampshire State Police statement said. Investigators could not say where the pilot took off.
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash to call Danbury police.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have taken the lead in the investigation.
This is a development story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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