UPDATE (10:24 a.m.) - The pilot of a helicopter that went down in a field outside Orcutt Friday was not injured, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Fire officials say the helicopter was spraying organic pesticide when it experienced a mechanical issue, landing on its side in an agriculture field.
Fire officials say the pesticide tanks were empty before the helicopter went down.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Emergency crews were responding to reports of a possible downed helicopter outside the Orcutt area Friday morning.
The call came in at around 7:45 a.m. in the area of Orcutt Garey and Foxen Canyon roads.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.
No word yet on the extent of any injuries.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
