Duck Flies Through Window Of State Patrol Helicopter, Pilot Injured
WABASHA COUNTY, Minn. (WCCO) - A state patrol pilot is recovering from a head injury after a duck hit the windshield of a patrol helicopter.
Law enforcement in Wabasha County had requested flight assistance around 10:15 p.m., and when pilots were returning, the duck and the helicopter collided.
One pilot suffered a head injury, but they were able to land the helicopter at St. Paul Airport. From there, the pilot was taken to a nearby hospital and has since been released.
A state patrol pilot is recovering after a duck went through the windshield of our helicopter. Around 10:15 p.m., state patrol flight was requested to assist local law enforcement in Wabasha County. While pilots were returning from the assist, the helicopter was hit by a duck. pic.twitter.com/GAIS5GoPzk
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) May 19, 2022
Damages to the helicopter are still being assessed, the state patrol says.