KINNELON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A helicopter pilot sustained minor injuries Monday evening after the aircraft struck trees and crashed while attempting to land at a private residence in Kinnelon Borough, according to police.
At approximately 8:36 p.m. on Oct. 19, Kinnelon police received a report of an aircraft crash in the area of 341 Kinnelon Road.
According to police, the helicopter crashed while attempting to land on property owned by the pilot after coming into contact with trees during its final approach.
The pilot, who was the only person aboard, was able to exit the helicopter on his own and sustained minor injuries, police said.
He was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Triboro First Aid Squad for further evaluation. No other injuries were reported.
The Kinnelon Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash, identifying the aircraft as a Robinson R44 helicopter.
The FAA said it will investigate the crash.
According to police, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics have also been notified.
The crash remains under investigation.
