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Helicopter crashes in Hays County
A helicopter crashed in Hays County near Round Mountain. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest.
HAYS COUNTY, Texas - A helicopter crashed near Round Mountain, inside Hays County, on Sunday night, authorities said.
What we know:
According to Texas DPS, on August 31, around 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to a helicopter crash near Fearless Treadway in Hays County.
Three people were onboard during the crash. They were taken to a local hospital for their injuries.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the helicopter was identified as a Sikorsky S-76.
The FAA is investigating the crash and has released some preliminary information.
The FAA says that the helicopter crashed due to its main rotor impacting trees, causing the aircraft to sustain "substantial" damage. The crash has been ruled an accident.
The flight crew and passenger suffered minor injuries and are recovering at a local hospital.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Hays County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the Federal Aviation Administration, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, and Texas DPS