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22nd Oct 2003, 17:58
Minneapolis Star Tribune Helicopter spraying chemicals crashes near Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- A helicopter spraying chemicals for the Department of Natural Resources crashed into Lake Christina on Tuesday. Another helicopter rescued the pilot, who had minor injuries.
DNR spokeswoman Christine Dufour said the helicopter belonged to Teryjon aviation of St. Peter. The DNR hired the company to spray a fish-killing chemical called rotenone into the lake.
Dufour said the cause of the crash is not yet clear.
She also said the chemical won't cause an environmental problem for the lake. Spraying by other pilots resumed about an hour after the crash, she said.
Lake Christina is in the northwestern corner of Douglas County, about 20 miles northwest of Alexandria.
Excerpt from Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources Press Release The pilot was rescued from the water by another helicopter pilot. The pilot involved in the crash has been identified as Stuart Allen. At his request, he was driven to a local hospital for observation. His injuries did not appear to be serious.
"It's unfortunate that an accident like this happened," said Ed Boggess, DNR Wildlife resource manager, "but we're grateful there doesn't appear to any serious injuries."
The helicopter belonged to Teryjon Aviation of St. Peter. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, spraying resumed about an hour later.
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. -- A helicopter spraying chemicals for the Department of Natural Resources crashed into Lake Christina on Tuesday. Another helicopter rescued the pilot, who had minor injuries.
DNR spokeswoman Christine Dufour said the helicopter belonged to Teryjon aviation of St. Peter. The DNR hired the company to spray a fish-killing chemical called rotenone into the lake.
Dufour said the cause of the crash is not yet clear.
She also said the chemical won't cause an environmental problem for the lake. Spraying by other pilots resumed about an hour after the crash, she said.
Lake Christina is in the northwestern corner of Douglas County, about 20 miles northwest of Alexandria.
Excerpt from Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources Press Release The pilot was rescued from the water by another helicopter pilot. The pilot involved in the crash has been identified as Stuart Allen. At his request, he was driven to a local hospital for observation. His injuries did not appear to be serious.
"It's unfortunate that an accident like this happened," said Ed Boggess, DNR Wildlife resource manager, "but we're grateful there doesn't appear to any serious injuries."
The helicopter belonged to Teryjon Aviation of St. Peter. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, spraying resumed about an hour later.