1 dead after helicopter crashes at Gila Bend Municipal Airport

Adam Terro, Arizona Republic
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According to MCSO, the pilot, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene when deputies arrived.
According to MCSO, the pilot, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene when deputies arrived.

Aviation officials are investigating a fatal helicopter crash at the Gila Bend Municipal Airport on Friday morning.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department said one person died in a crash reported around 8:30 a.m. at the airport located just east of Gila Bend off Arizona State Route 85.

Only the pilot was on board the Robinson R22 helicopter, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

According to MCSO, the pilot, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene when deputies arrived.

An investigation into what may have caused the accident is being conducted by the FAA, as well as the National Transportation Safety Board.

Neither agency identifies people involved in aircraft accidents.

No further information was available as of Friday afternoon.

Reach breaking news reporter Adam Terro at adam.terro@arizonarepublic.com.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 1 dead after helicopter crashes at Gila Bend Municipal Airport