VENICE, Fla. — The pilot of a small helicopter was seriously injured after crashing into a fence Saturday morning.
According to the Venice Police Department, the helicopter crashed into the fence between Venice Municipal Airport and the Airport Festival Grounds around 11:30 a.m.
The pilot, who was the only occupant, is being treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Airport management is on scene and working with the Federal Aviation Administration.
No events were scheduled at the festival grounds this weekend.