Pilot treated for minor injury after helicopter rollover in Orleans County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A pilot was treated at a local hospital after his helicopter rolled over while attempting to take off in the Town of Kendall, the Orleans County Sheriff's Office said.

Officials responded to an open field near Creek Road around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a rollover. The RotorWay EXEC 162F helicopter rolled over during a low-altitude hover maneuver and sustained significant damage, officials said.

The pilot was allegedly not at the scene when officials arrived, but later reported that a skid contacted the ground when attempting to hover, resulting in the rollover.

He was treated at the hospital for a minor injury.

There is no threat to public safety at this time. The incident has been referred to the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board for an investigation.