Two Injured in Todd Mission Helicopter Crash on Texas Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds

Todd Mission, Texas (July 21, 2018) – Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a helicopter crash in Todd Mission, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported shortly after 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Texas Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds, according to the Department of Public Safety.
As per the report, the pilot had made an unscheduled landing on the grounds off FM Road 1774. The crash happened when he attempted to take off again.
According to the report, the pilot said the helicopter was around 30 feet off the ground when it started having trouble with a tail rotor. The helicopter began spinning and then crashed near a lake on the edge of the property.
The pilot and one passenger were taken to an area hospital with minor injuries while two other passengers were unhurt.
The crash remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.