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Pilot injured after helicopter crashes in Pontotoc County

Helicopter crashes in Pontotoc County while spraying pesticides
Pilot injured after helicopter crashes in Pontotoc County

The pilot was taken to OU Medical after the helicopter appeared to strike a power line on Tuesday afternoon.

A pilot has been injured after a helicopter crash in Pontotoc County on Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators said the crash happened while the pilot was spraying pesticides.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the helicopter may have struck a high-line wire before crashing onto County Road 1630.

An OG&E lineman got a notification of a power outage and found the crashed helicopter and the injured pilot, OHP said.

The pilot was flown to the OU Medical Center for treatment.

Read full story on Oklahoma’s Own News 9

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