Pilot Injured in Navarro County Crash near Highway 287 between State Highway 309 and CR3320

Navarro County, Texas (May 11, 2018) – A helicopter pilot was injured in a crash in Navarro County Thursday evening, authorities said.
The crash occurred at around 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10 near U.S. Highway 287 between State Highway 309 and CR3320.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the two-seat Enstrom helicopter was on approach to land at a private facility when for reasons unknown, the aircraft lost power and went down in a wooded area.
The unidentified pilot was airlifted to an area hospital with minor injuries. No one else was on board.
According to the authorities, the pilot was returning to his home base after maintenance.
No further information regarding the pilot’s condition was immediately provided.
The Navarro County Office of Emergency Management and sheriff’s office also responded to the scene.
FAA is investigating the cause of the accident.
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