Pilot Known for His Stunts Identified as Owner of Helicopter That Crashed in California

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A helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, Southern California, on Saturday, Oct. 11

According to local news reports, the aircraft is owned by pilot Eric Nixon, who was flying alongside one other passenger

The Huntington Beach Police Department said five people were hospitalized following the crash

A pilot who frequently performed daring stunts has been identified as the owner of the helicopter that crashed in Southern California , injuring five people.

According to local news outlet The Orange County Register , Jerry Miller of Redlands confirmed his son-in-law, Eric Nixon, was the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 11.

“He’s in the hospital with some broken ribs, crushed vertebrae and several bruises,” Miller told the outlet.