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Pilot Reports Engine Failure Before Helicopter Crash Pilot Reports Engine Failure Before Helicopter Crash
Pilot Reports Engine Failure Before Helicopter Crash The pilot of a 1989 Bell 222A helicopter that crashed in the area said the chopper experienced an engine failure causing the crash and for the helicopter to overturn. The crash took place around 12:38 p.m., Saturday, March 30, near 77 Youngblood Road in Bullville, just west of I-87 in the Town of Crawford in Orange County.  The six onboard, five passengers, who were celebrating a birthday, and the pilot, suffered minor injuries, Crawford Police said. According to the pilot shortly after takeoff he experienced an engine failure and attempted to land. The engine loss caused a hard …

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