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Small Rotary-Wing Aircraft Crashes Near Reid-Hillview Airport, Two Injured

Traffic on eastbound Tully Road was closed after the crash, prompting an on-scene emergency response and an initial investigation.

Overview

  • A small rotary-wing aircraft crashed near Reid-Hillview County Airport in San Jose on Monday, and two people aboard were injured.
  • Fire and police crews arrived at the scene shortly after the crash was reported and treated both occupants.
  • One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries and the other suffered minor injuries and was released at the scene.
  • Officials closed eastbound Tully Road at Eastridge Lane and asked the public to avoid the area while responders secured the site.
  • Reports differ on the aircraft type, with some sources calling it a gyrocopter and others a small helicopter, and authorities have not released a cause as the incident remains under investigation.