Blimp At US Open Golf Tournament Crashes
A blimp flying near the US Open golf tournament in Wisconsin has crashed.
It's not known what exactly caused the vessel to plunge to the ground at the Erin Hills golf course in Hartford, Wisconsin.
According to the USGA, the blimp was not affiliated with the tournament or television sponsor Fox Sports.
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
According to Milwaukee CBS affiliate CBS 58, the blimp is operated by the company AirSign and was being used to advertise for PenFed Credit Union.
AirSign confirmed to CBS 58 that this is one of their blimps. They are aware of the situation and assessing it.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirms at least one person was injured.
The injured crew member of the blimp that went down near #USOpen is being transported via Flight for Life. https://t.co/2ys2tGR7d1 pic.twitter.com/NNL5dizp43
— CBS 58 News (@CBS58) June 15, 2017