Two people were injured in a gyrocopter crash near Reid-Hillview County Airport in San Jose late Monday morning, according to the city’s fire department.
One person on board the man-made aircraft was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries, the fire department said. A second person aboard the gyrocopter sustained minor injuries, was assessed at the scene and released.
Traffic was impacted on eastbound Tully Road at Eastridge Lane, the fire department said.
The public was asked to avoid the area.
The fire department initially said the crash involved a small helicopter before clarifying that the aircraft was a gyrocopter.
This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
UPDATE: One patient transported, other assessed and released. Aircraft was man-made gyrocopter. Scene being turned over to airport operations.
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) June 29, 2026