Crime & Safety

Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Into Water Near Jones Beach

The pilot was injured.

A helicopter was reported to have crashed in the water near Jones Beach.
A helicopter was reported to have crashed in the water near Jones Beach. (Patch Graphic)

WANTAGH, NY — A helicopter made an emergency landing in the water near Jones Beach State Park Wednesday afternoon.

According to Nassau police, a privately-owned helicopter made an emergency landing due to weather conditions in the waters of Meadows Island near the Loop Parkway causing the pilot, a 64-year-old male, to land in 3-feet of water around 4:15 p.m.

Nassau County Police Marine 4 with the assistance of the Merrick Fire Department were able to transport the pilot to the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station.

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The pilot, who police did not name, was then taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, including a facial laceration, back and rib pain.

FAA officials will continue the investigation.

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