Helicopter pilot Christopher Moore, 26, in critical condition after crashing in field near Macedonia, Iowa
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:37pmAccident Date:
Sunday, September 7, 2014Pilot Hurt In Iowa Helicopter Crash
Treynor Fire Chief Russ Maguire says the male pilot was out of the wreckage and conscious when paramedics arrived. The pilot was taken to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska for treatment. Authorities say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Federal authorities are likely to investigate the cause of the crash.
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The pilot – whose name authorities have not released yet – was out of the wreckage and conscious when rescue squads from Macedonia and Treynor arrived, Maguire said. A medical helicopter transported the pilot to Creighton University Medical Center with serious injuries.
Creston man in critical condition after helicopter crash
Authorities have released the name of the pilot involved in Saturday’s helicopter crash in western Iowa. The pilot was Christopher Moore, 26, of Creston. Moore was crop-dusting in the helicopter Saturday when the chopper hit a power line and crashed into a field near Macedonia.
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The crop-dusting helicopter hit a power line before crashing near Macedonia. The pilot Christopher Moore, 26, of Creston, is being treated for his injuries.
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics:
Helicopter AccidentPeople Involved:
Christopher Moore
City:
Macedonia, IACounty:
Pottawattamie County, IAArea:
Omaha, NE
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