Crime & Safety
2 Injured In Gyrocopter Crash Near Bay Area Airport: FD
Fire officials said one person suffered moderate injuries and traffic was impacted near the crash site.
SAN JOSE, CA — Two people were injured Monday after a gyrocopter crashed near a local airport, according to the San José Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to the crash around 11:39 a.m. near the Reid-Hillview Airport.
Fire officials said two people were aboard the aircraft. One suffered moderate injuries and the other sustained minor injuries.
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No fire was reported.
The crash also affected eastbound traffic on Tully Road at Eastridge Lane. Drivers were urged to avoid the area while emergency crews responded.
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No additional information was immediately available.
A gyrocopter looks similar to a small helicopter, but it flies differently. Unlike a helicopter, whose engine spins the large overhead rotor, a gyrocopter is pushed forward by a rear propeller while the overhead rotor spins freely to create lift.
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