KENDALL, N.Y. (WKBW) — Authorities in Orleans County say a helicopter pilot survived a rollover crash on Wednesday night and was able to walk away with only minor injuries.
The crash happened a little after 8:30 p.m. in an open field near Creek Road in the Town of Kendall.
The helicopter, a RotorWay EXEC 162F, reportedly sustained substantial damage after it experienced a rollover during a low-altitude hover maneuver.
Sheriff's deputies say the pilot was not at the scene when they arrived. They say he later reported that while attempting a lateral hover, a skid hit the ground and caused the rollover.
The pilot suffered a minor injury and was treated at a local hospital.
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Deputies say there was no fire, fuel leak, or hazardous materials at the site.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are now handling the investigation.
