07/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2024 14:56
On July 27, 2024, at about 11:16 a.m., State Police responded to the area of 64 Liberty Street in the village of West Carthage for report of a helicopter crash.
A preliminary investigation revealed the operator of the helicopter was seriously injured and transported to Carthage Area Hospital; where he was later pronounced deceased.
FAA and NTSB are responding to the scene to continue the investigation. Further information will be released from FAA and NTSB.