Categories: U.S.

Helicopter collides with small plane in Alaska, one passenger injured

close Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for September 6

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com.

A float-equipped small plane and a helicopter collided midair in Katmai National Park and Preserve, injuring one person, officials said Tuesday.

The helicopter pilot, who was alone in that aircraft, sustained minor injuries in the Monday afternoon crash, according to Clint Johnson, chief of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region. None of the seven people aboard the plane were hurt, he added.

Both pilots were able to make emergency landings, the park said in a statement.

ALLEGED DRUNK DRIVER ACCIDENTALLY REPORTS HIMSELF TO 911 IN BIZARRE HIGHWAY INCIDENT: ‘DUMB F—‘

A passenger sustained minor injuries Monday after a small plane collided with a helicopter in midair near Katmai National Park and Preserve, AK.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The NTSB is in the early stages of its investigation into the collision, which occurred within the park and about 40 miles east of King Salmon. King Salmon, where the park’s headquarters are located, is about 290 miles southwest of Anchorage.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the plane had minor damage to its floats, Johnson said.

Share

Recent Posts

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has…

4 hours ago

Space startup unveils 1-hour orbital delivery system

A Los Angeles-based aerospace startup called Inversion Space has unveiled Arc, its first flagship spacecraft…

7 hours ago

Don’t fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying…

22 hours ago

Google Maps vs Waze vs Apple Maps: Which is best?

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to…

24 hours ago

Australian construction robot Charlotte can 3D print 2,150-sq-ft home in one day using sustainable materials

Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea. They're already changing job sites by tackling…

2 days ago

Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become…

2 days ago