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WATCH: Video of Woods Cross helicopter crash aftermath Friday morning
WOODS CROSS, Utah () — Police said a pilot at the SkyPark Airport in Woods Cross is very lucky after his helicopter crashed on takeoff early Friday morning. The aftermath of the crash can be seen on video.
Video courtesy of Keaton Hoskins
The helicopter is on the ground, laying on its side, and the rotors have broken off. The tail of the helicopter can be seen snapped in half. The bottom railing of the helicopter was also separated from the body of the aircraft. Debris is scattered around the scene.
Sean Jones, an officer with the Woods Cross Police Department, said the pilot was taking off from the regional airport when he main rotor of the helicopter clipped the airplane hangar.
The collision reportedly destroyed the rotor and caused the tail of the helicopter to break off, demolishing the vehicle.
The pilot, who was the only occupant of the helicopter, was able to walk away from the crash with only minor scratches.
Investigators were able to clear the scene without incident or any additional impact. No further details were provided.
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