Blimp Crashes Outside U.S. Open Golf Tournament Near Milwaukee
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A blimp crashed and caught fire during the opening round of the U.S. Open golf tournament outside Milwaukee on Thursday.
The pilot was injured, suffering burns. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital.
Just pulled up to the blimp crash at #usopen. Flight for life just landed to help passenger @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/vTDgNFlEjU
— Julie (Parise) Millet (@juliemilletnews) June 15, 2017
Madison Seigworth was the tournament and tweeted video of the blimp falling out of the sky.
The crash occurred about a half mile outside the course. The USGA issued a statement on Twitter.
A blimp unaffiliated with the #USOpen or @FOXSports has crashed near Erin Hills. Pilot was injured and first responders are on the scene.
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 15, 2017
The blimp is operated by AirSign, CBS 58 in Milwaukee reported.
Thanks to everyone for your concerns, the blimp pilot is being taken to the hospital but is expected to be ok. No details on cause of crash
— AirSign Airship Group (@AirSign) June 15, 2017
Play at Erin Hills Golf Course about 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee wasn't interrupted.