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Fatal Helicopter Crash West of Broken Hill Claims Local Man's Life

A 51-year-old man died in a helicopter crash on a pastoral property west of Broken Hill on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 2:15pm, but the pilot and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 8 hours ago

A tragic helicopter crash on a pastoral property in South Australia's north-east has claimed the life of a 51-year-old local man.

Emergency services were called to the scene west of Broken Hill at approximately 2:15pm on Saturday, following reports of the crash.

According to SA Police, the pilot and sole occupant of the helicopter died at the scene.

The Australian Transport Safety Board and the Australian Sport Rotorcraft Association have been notified of the incident.

Major Crash Investigators have attended the scene and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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