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Helicopter crash reported at Magic Valley Regional Airport

Helicopter crash reported at Magic Valley Regional Airport(Jordan Schuefler)
Jordan Schuefler via KMVT
Helicopter crash reported at Magic Valley Regional Airport(Jordan Schuefler)

Updated: 4:40 p.m. — Originally Published: May 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM MDT

By Jennifer Williams

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A helicopter crashed at the Magic Valley Regional Airport around 1:50 p.m., according to a release by the city of Twin Falls.

There was one occupant in the helicopter that was able to walk away and was treated for non-life threatening injuries. No other aircraft were involved in the incident.

The crash happened at the west end of the airport. The Magic Valley Regional Airport closed the scene of the crash for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.

The crash is not impacting air traffic, Josh Palmer, public information officer with the city of Twin Falls, told KMVT.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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