Small helicopter crashed in Carson City; two injured

CARSON CITY, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) — UPDATE 2:36 p.m.

Carson City Sheriff Furlong reports that a two-seater helicopter was doing 'touch and goes' along the taxiway when the engine failed.

According to Furlong, both people on board had very minor injuries but were transported to Renown to make sure. Furlong says the helicopter is destroyed.

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Carson City officials report that around 1:51 p.m. on Saturday, a small helicopter crashed at the airport.

A report says that the crash happened along the north taxiway of the airport .

Two minor injuries were sustained and those injured were both transported to Renown, according to authorities.

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Officials say the airport was shut down briefly, but is open now.