SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A helicopter crashed in the backyard of a Chuluota home on Friday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
In a release, fire officials said they received a report about the crash shortly before 6 p.m. at 1236 Galant Fox Way.
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“It is confirmed that this was a small helicopter that crashed on its side in an unplanned landing,” the release reads.
According to fire officials, no buildings were struck by the aircraft, and the pilot denied having injuries when first responders arrived.
News 6 spoke with the pilot’s wife, who said he had gotten his pilot license and received the helicopter a few days ago.
He had tried to turn it around, but when he fired it up, the wind blew it over with him still inside, she explained. The aircraft didn’t even leave the ground.
The FAA is set to investigate the crash. No additional information has been provided.
