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Gyroplane Crash in Beverly Sends 1 to Hospital, Authorities Say

A gyroplane is a small aircraft that uses a rotor for lift, like a smaller version of a helicopter

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A small aircraft called a gyroplane crashed in Beverly, Massachusetts, Sunday morning, sending the pilot -- the only person on board -- to the hospital, officials said.

The crash took place about 11:35 a.m. at Beverly Regional Airport while the vehicle was taking off, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating what happened.

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Only one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries was unknown, according to the Beverly Fire Department.

The injured person was not identified.

A gyroplane is a small aircraft that uses a rotor for lift, like a smaller version of a helicopter.

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