Helicopter pilot treated for injuries after crash near Unity
Police and Transport Canada officials are investigating after a helicopter crashed in the R.M. of Eye Hill Tuesday, near Unity.
The crash occurred at 8:15 a.m. after the pilot came into contact with a power line. RCMP said their initial investigation determined the helicopter was being used to spray a field with a non-toxic liquid at the time.
The pilot, who was the lone occupant of the aircraft, was treated on scene by EMS. He was transported to a hospital Saskatoon via STARS to treat non-life-threatening injuries.
Unity RCMP, Transport Canada, the Transport Safety Board, and Occupational Health and Safety continue to investigate