Helicopter crashes south of Gardnerville

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a helicopter crash that occurred in Douglas County on Aug. 27.

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies found out about it at 4:45pm after the two occupants sought medical treatment.

Pilot Doyle Holden and friend Karen Cole had flown into the Horsebend area south of Gardnerville to fish the Carson River.

“After fishing, they lifted off of the ground and experienced a malfunction and crashed landed. Holden and Cole suffered minor injuries, and contacted another pilot who flew in and transported them out of the area,” deputies said in a press release.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report