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Chopper crashes at Archerfield airport
16:09 AEST Sun Apr 11 2010
Three people have escaped a helicopter crash with minor injuries.
The chopper crashed at Archerfield airport in Brisbane's southside around midday (AEST) on Sunday.
A Department of Community Safety spokeswoman said it was unclear whether the chopper was taking off or landing when it hit the ground hard.
The crash sparked a small fire which fire crews extinguished immediately, she said.
The pilot and two passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Aviation authorities will be investigating the cause of the crash.
Chopper crashes at Archerfield airport