A HELICOPTER has crashed-landed at Saddleworth.
The aircraft came down at Larkhill Lane, Delph, near Pack Horse Farm, shortly after 2pm today.
The pilot is understood to have been alone in the helicopter at the time of the crash.
Fire service personnel say the man is 'conscious and breathing' and ambulance crews who are tending to his injuries have ordered an air ambulance.
Stunned staff and guests at the nearby Saddleworth Hotel saw the man struggling to land the helicopter, which came to rest on its side.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Shortly before 1.40pm police were called to an area off Huddersfield Road, Delph, following reports a helicopter had crashed.
“Officers attended and discovered a helicopter had crashed.
“It is believed one person was on board the aircraft and suffered non life threatening injuries.
“Inquiries are continuing.”