Perth helicopter crash: Pilot taken to hospital with leg injuries

ONE man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a helicopter crashed at Perth Airport.

Police in Scotland were called to the scene at 10.50am on Tuesday.

The man has been taken by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, a spokesman confirmed.

It is understood the incident happened when the aircraft was flying at a relatively low height.

Graeme Frater, managing director of Perth Airport, said: “We are aware of a ground incident at Perth Airport today involving a helicopter.

“We are supporting all involved and will release more information when available.”

A spokesman said: “A helicopter has been involved in an incident within the airport, resulting in damage to the aircraft.

“The occupant of the helicopter has been taken to hospital with a leg injury.

“There is no danger to the public and an investigation will follow. The airport remains open.”

Eye-witnesses said the helicopter was left a “mangled mess” in the crash.

Connor Wojtowicz, 23, who lives at the airport, was among the first on the scene.

He told our sister title The Courier: “I was sitting in my room which is 150ft from where the helicopter came down.

“I heard it take off and it didn’t sound right at all – then there was a bang.”