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Officers responding to helicopter crash at North Las Vegas Airport, no serious injuries

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NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The North Las Vegas Police Department said they are responded to a helicopter crash at the North Las Vegas Airport on Sunday night.

Officers said they responded around 9:09 p.m. after the helicopter crashed during takeoff near the northwest corner of the airport. Officers said the helicopter was on its side.

At this time, officers said there were no serious injuries.

The following is a statement from the FAA:

This information is preliminary and subject to change.

A Robinson R44 helicopter struck a parked vehicle and crashed while landing at North Las Vegas Airport around 9:15 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 9. Three people were on board. The FAA will investigate.
  • Contact local authorities for the names and medical conditions of the people on board.
  • The FAA will post preliminary accident/incident report here, usually the next business day.
  • After investigators verify the aircraft registration number (N-number) it can be searched here.

This is an ongoing investigation.

This is a developing story.