A helicopter crash near St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 16, 2026, left the pilot injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in a rural area outside the city, and the pilot was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate the helicopter was a Robinson R22, a common training and personal use aircraft.
No other injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged. The pilot's name has not been released pending notification of family. The investigation is ongoing.
