Helicopter Crashes Near Pylesville; No Major Injuries Reported, State Police Say
PYLESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- No major injuries have been reported after a helicopter crashed in Pylesville on Saturday.
The crash happened around 1 p.m. in the 4400 block of Graceton Road. Officials had earlier given an address of Route 624 near Wheeler School Road.
The helicopter, a Hughes 369D, went down while the pilot, Andrew Rannigan, 34, of Chesapeake, Virginia, was inspecting power lines, Maryland State Police said.
Rannigan, who was the only person in the helicopter at the time, declined medical attention. Police initially said he was not injured but later said he suffered a minor injury.
Troopers on scene of helicopter crash near Pylesville report aircraft is a Hughes 369D. It went down while the pilot, who was the only occupant, was inspecting power lines. No injuries reported.
— MD State Police (@MDSP) April 25, 2020
The cause of the crash is unknown. The FAA is investigating, police said.