ORTING, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the aftermath of a helicopter crash in Orting.
The crash happened on November 7 around noon.
In the video, you can hear a witness explaining to deputies that the pilot had experienced engine failure. He says it caused the helicopter to fall about 40-50 feet to the ground.
The pilot was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries but is expected to be okay.
The aircraft was later towed from the scene.
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