Rotorcraft crashed under unknown circumstances into Merrill Lake.
Date: 07-SEP-22
Time: 23:15:00Z
Regis#: N66HJ
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: 205
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Flight Crew: 1 No Injuries
Pax: 0
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: OTHER
Flight Phase: MANEUVERING (MNV)
Operation: 133
City: COUGAR
State: WASHINGTON
PORTLAND, Oregon – Authorities are investigating after a helicopter reportedly crashed into Merrill Lake near Cougar, Washington on Wednesday.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources tells KOIN 6 News a helicopter was dipping into the lake to assist with the Kalama Fire. However, the helicopter crashed into the north end of the water around 4 p.m., officials say.
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The Washington DNR said the pilot, who was the only person on board, was able to swim to shore and receive a medical evaluation.
The public is asked to avoid the area while authorities investigate the cause of the crash.
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