UPDATED: Person killed in helicopter crash near Moundridge
MOUNDRIDGE – Officials now say a helicopter crash west of Moundridge on Sunday killed the pilot.
The helicopter had no passengers. Earlier, the Harvey County coroner arrived at the scene of the crash.
“It’s not your typical Sunday,” said Brian Flynn, who was the first person on the scene of the crash. “I didn’t see a survivor.”
According to a fire and EMS worker who arrived later, the crashed aircraft is a helicopter and “the pilot is still with the aircraft.” The FAA is sending a representative to the scene.
Fire and EMS units are responding to a crash near Moundridge. Ledger Editor Todd Vogts is at the scene which is on Buckskin between 19th and 20th.
He reports debris “scattered” in a muddy field but no fire. The Kansas Highway Patrol is on scene. Emergency workers are using ATVs and 4-wheel drive vehicles to access the scene.
Developing.
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