A helicopter crashed and flipped on Highway 101 in Salinas shortly after 6 a.m. injuring the pilot who walked away from the crash.
The pilot complained of suffering vertigo just before the crash. He was carrying a load of water in a helicopter used primarily to spray crops.
California Highway Patrol officers said the 62-year-old pilot suffered from non-life threatening injuries.
Hubby and I saw this same copter 2 weeks ago when returning from Salinas area. We noticed his flying was a bit unstable then. We were not surprised to hear this news. It’s good he is able to walk away.
Vertigo usually equals flying in the fog.
Reporter Karen Velie, (805) 234-1703
Reporter Ben Di Gugliemo
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