Helicopter Crashes In Maryland Resident's Backyard

A helicopter crashed in a Maryland resident's yard over the weekend.

Waldorf helicopter crash
Photo Credit: *Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department*

07/10/2023 9:43 a.m.

The aircraft went down at approximately 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, in a yard on the 9100 block of Maytisde Street.

According to NBC Washington, the helicopter was being used to survey power lines.

A 911 caller said that the helicopter landed in her backyard. When firefighters arrived at the scene, sure enough, the small helicopter had made an emergency landing.

Both occupants had self-extricated, firefighters said.

The Maryland State Police, National Transportation Safety Board, and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.

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