Helicopter crash in Crawford

By Laura Fitzgerald
Posted 4/3/19

A helicopter crash on March 30 in Crawford resulted in a fuel leak and no injuries for the six people on board.

The Town of Crawford Police responded to a helicopter crash on Youngblood Road at …

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Helicopter crash in Crawford

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A helicopter crash on March 30 in Crawford resulted in a fuel leak and no injuries for the six people on board.

The Town of Crawford Police responded to a helicopter crash on Youngblood Road at 12:38 p.m. last Saturday. The 1989 Bell 222A helicopter experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff and the pilot attempted to land, according to the police department. The engine loss caused a hard landing and the helicopter overturned.

The pilot and five passengers refused medical attention. One passenger suffered a minor laceration received while exiting the aircraft.

There was a fuel leak from the helicopter that was contained by hazmat crews.

The Town of Crawford Police Department was assisted at the scene by New York State Police, New York State Environmental Conservation Police, Bullville Fire Department, Pine Bush Ambulance and Mobile Life Support Services.

Names are being withheld to allow proper family notifications.

The investigation is ongoing.

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