A PILOT was unharmed after his helicopter crashed into a field in Dorset.

Firefighters from Poole Fire Station and Blandford Fire Station were called to a report of a light aircraft crash in the Holton Heath area, near Wareham yesterday (Thursday, July 15).

Crews upon arrival saw the helicopter had crashed into the ground and sustained serious damage.

Photos from the scene show the aircraft was on its side and damaged the ground. 

The pilot, who was able to exit the aircraft, was uninjured in the crash, the fire service say.

Dorset Echo: A helicopter has crashed in a field in Dorset. The pilot was not hurt in the crash. Picture: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue ServiceA helicopter has crashed in a field in Dorset. The pilot was not hurt in the crash. Picture: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

A spokesman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Earlier today crews from Poole Fire Station and Blandford Fire Station were called to a light aircraft crash in the Holton Heath area.

"On arrival, crews found a helicopter had crash landed on private land.

"The cause is not yet known but thankfully the pilot managed to get out by himself and was uninjured!"

A spokeswoman later added: "Firefighters from Poole and Blandford were called to Organford Road, Holton Heath this morning at 9.56am to reports of a light aircraft crash.

"On arrival the crews from Poole established that there was no fire, and no one was trapped.

"Firefighters made the scene safe and the crew from Blandford were turned around before arriving as they were not needed."

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