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Helicopter Crash Lands near Horsebend; 2 Injured

helicopterA Rohinson R22 Beta II helicopter made a crash landing near the Horsebend area, south of Gardnerville, in Douglas County, Nevada, in the afternoon of August 27.

The pilot, identified as Dolye Holden, and his friend, Karen Cole, were returning from the Horsebend area, after fishing in Carson River, when the helicopter started malfunctioning and they had to make the crash landing.

According to the authorities, 2 people suffered minor injuries in the accident. They were able to call another pilot who then flew them to Carson Valley Medical Centre for treatment.

The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.

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