Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the state’s north this morning, NSW Police say.
At 8.00am today a two seater Cessna Skyhook took off from Heck Field Flying Club in Jacobs Well, Queensland, on route to Ballina Airport.
About 8.55am, local residents in Brooklet, Ballina, heard a loud noise and found the helicopter had crashed into bushland. There was heavy fog at the time and debris was scattered over a large area.
A 71-year-old-man was located deceased at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Officers from Richmond Local Area Command have commenced investigations and urge any witnesses to contact Ballina Police or Crime Stoppers.
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