Helicopter crash near Plzeň; pilot survived accident

A small sports helicopter crashed in a field not far from the west Bohemian town of Plzeň on Saturday. The 62-year-old pilot survived the accident and was airlifted to hospital. According to paramedics he was stable and conscious during the transfer and his life is not in danger. Police said the pilot was alone in the helicopter and his breathalyzer test was negative. The cause of the accident is being investigated.