Chopper crash west of Wasco critically injures pilot

WASCO, CA- A crop dusting helicopter crashed west of Wasco Wednesday morning according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.Spokesman Ray Pruitt said it happened just after 7:30 am.The chopper caught fire after crashing and the pilot suffered severe burns, according to Pruitt.The pilot was airlifted to Grossman Burn Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital. Pruitt said the crash happened shortly after the pilot had lifted off and at least one co-worker was in in the area at the time.The cho