Body camera video shows aftermath of Orting helicopter crash

ORTING, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the aftermath of a helicopter crash in Orting.

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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.