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Helicopter crashes during training flight in Herriman

An image of the damaged helicopter released by Unified Fire Authority. It's daytime, the helicopter is black with branding for "Bucked Up." The rear rotor is missing, and UFA firefighters investigate the scene.
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HERRIMAN, Utah — A helicopter crashed in a Herriman field after it experienced mechanical issues Saturday.

An image of the helicopter released by Unified Fire Authority. It's daytime. The helicopter, which is black with red branding for "Bucked Up", sits in the field as fire crews examine it.

Unified Fire Authority says the helicopter was conducting a training flight prior to the crash. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the helicopter's rear rotor was broken off as a result.

An image of the scene released by Unified Fire Authority. It is daytime. The broken off tail rotor sits in the field.

The specific mechanical issue and additional crash details remain under investigation.