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2 Injured in a Private Helicopter Crash in Central Ohio

helicopterA private helicopter crashed into a Delaware County field, central Ohio at about 12:45pm on Thursday, April 24.

According to Lt. Craig Cvetan, spokesperson of the State Highway Patrol, the helicopter was carrying two passengers; Henry Brecher, 81 and Todd Cramer, 50. Both of them were injured in the incident.

The injured were flown to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center through a medical helicopter. Their injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

The 2006 Rotorway International, EXEC 162F helicopter also set fire to the 10 acre field where it crashed.

The authorities are investigating the cause of crash.

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