Crime & Safety
Helicopter Crashes In Prospect Heights, Minor Injuries For Pilot
Motorists were advised to avoid the area of Milwaukee Ave near Palatine Road Wednesday morning.
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL — A private helicopter flight that originated out of Wheeling's Chicago Executive Airport crashed Wednesday morning in nearby Prospect Heights shortly after takeoff. The pilot was the only person onboard, according to Chicago Executive Airport officials. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Glenbrook Hospital.
The airport was closed for a short time.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area of Milwaukee Avenue near Palatine Road following the accident that happened at around 6:45 a.m. Milwaukee Avenue was closed from Palatine Road to River Road.
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The Prospect Heights and Wheeling fire departments responded to the scene.
Earlier today Prospect Heights and Wheeling Firefighters took in a helicopter crash at Milwaukee Ave and Apple Dr. south of Palatine Rd. The only soul on board was the pilot. An ambulance transported him to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/zjrNID1dtI
— Prospect Heights Fire Protection District (@PHFireDistrict) August 11, 2021
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.
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