Helicopter Crashes While Attempting to Land at North Jersey Home

Helicopter Crashes While Attempting to Land at North Jersey Home

A helicopter crashed Monday evening while attempting to land at a private residence in Kinnelon, sending the pilot to a local hospital, authorities said.

Kinnelon police responded to the area of Kinnelon Road at approximately 8:36 p.m. on October 19 after receiving reports that an aircraft had gone down.

According to police, the Robinson R44 helicopter struck trees during its final approach before crashing onto property owned by the pilot. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was able to get out on his own.

He was transported to Morristown Medical Center for evaluation. Police said he sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reported. The Kinnelon Fire Department and Triboro First Aid Squad also responded to the scene.A helicopter crashed Monday evening while attempting to land at a private residence in Kinnelon, sending the pilot to a local hospital, authorities said. Kinnelon police responded to the area of Kinnelon Road at approximately 8:36 p.m. on October 19 after receiving reports that an aircraft had gone down. According to police, the Robinson R44 helicopter struck trees during its final approach before crashing onto property owned by the pilot. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was able to get out on his own. He was transported to Morristown Medical Center for evaluation. Police said he sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reported.

The Kinnelon Fire Department and Triboro First Aid Squad also responded to the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the aircraft involved was a Robinson R44. The FAA, National Transportation Safety Board and New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics have been notified and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The cause of the crash has not been determined.