UPDATE: 4/10/23 11:39 AM

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — New information has been released on the helicopter crash above Midway on Saturday, April 8.

The Wasatch Co. Sheriff’s Office states that the crash occurred in the Pine Canyon area. Deputies, as well as Search & Rescue teams, responded to the incident.

  • Courtesy of Wasatch Co. Sheriff’s Office
  • Courtesy of Wasatch Co. Sheriff’s Office

Authorities say the helicopter was from the Utah State University flight school and that pilot was practicing landings at the time of the crash.

“The pilot misread the crosswind, causing the aircraft to crash,” the sheriff’s office states.

The pilot was accompanied by an instructor at the time, and both were reportedly able to escape without injuries and walk down to Pine Canyon Rd. where they were picked up by rescue teams.

No further information is available at this time.

ORIGINAL POST: 4/9/23 9:48 AM

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A helicopter crashed above Midway in Wasatch Co. on Saturday, April 8, according to Wasatch Co. Search & Rescue.

Officials say a 911 call came in just before 1 p.m. on Saturday. A helicopter, holding a pilot and passenger, reportedly crashed above Midway.

  • Courtesy of Wasatch Co. Search & Rescue
  • Courtesy of Wasatch Co. Search & Rescue
  • Courtesy of Wasatch Co. Search & Rescue

Search and rescue teams responded to the incident — the pilot and passenger “were in good shape and were able to hike most of the way out,” according to Wasatch Co. Search & Rescue.

No further information is available at this time.