Helicopter crashes in east Lincoln County near Logsden

By OPB staff (OPB)
Jan. 15, 2026 7:09 p.m. Updated: Jan. 16, 2026 2:05 a.m.

A helicopter crashed Thursday morning in eastern Lincoln County.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after crashing into a cow pasture on Moonshine Park Road near the community of Logsden.

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“The crash did not physically harm nearby structures, individuals, or livestock,” Jess Palma, a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office, said. “There is no ongoing threat to the community.”

A spokesperson with the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday the agency is investigating the crash and will post preliminary information in the coming days.

The cause of the crash is still unknown.

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