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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Pilot Safe After Crashing Helicopter

A release from Sheriff Richard Hickox
  • Source: Churchill County Sheriff
Pilot Safe After Crashing Helicopter
Local pilot gets lucky and walks away

Author: Staff Photo

On the afternoon of February 11th, a 911 call was received at the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office advising of a helicopter crash at the Fallon Municipal Airport. While personnel from the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, Fallon/Churchill Fire Department, and Banner EMS were responding to the airport updated information was received indicating that the pilot of the downed helicopter appeared okay as he was out of the wreckage and standing on the roof of a hangar.

Upon arrival, by responding to emergency units it was found that the helicopter had crashed onto the top of a hangar shortly after takeoff. The pilot was checked on by responding emergency medical staff and released on the scene. NTSB and FAA were notified and will be conducting further investigation into the events that led up to the Helicopter crashing into nearby hangars.

We would like to once again thank the Fallon/Churchill Fire Department and Banner EMS for their quick response, it is great having partners like you to help keep our community safe.

 


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Comment author: Gus WidickComment text: I was in the Navy with Mike, Lemoore FL. To Jacksonville FL. He was a great friend and shipmate. You knew when he was in the room his laughter was unmistakable. Rest in peace old friend.Comment publication date: 5/2/26, 10:25 PMComment source: Obituary - Michael Charles DarnallComment author: DaveComment text: I Live in Moundhouse, was woken around 1:00AM to rattling and vibrating. Nothing too serious, just a bit of noise and glass items clinking together. Could feel bed shake too.Comment publication date: 5/1/26, 4:41 PMComment source: Earthquake Swarm Hits FallonComment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert Kroll
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