Pilot Dies in Colorado Wildfire Helicopter Crash
A helicopter pilot fighting a wildfire in western Colorado has died after their aircraft crashed into a reservoir. The incident occurred while the pilot was battling the blaze, marking a tragic loss in the firefighting efforts.
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Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
The pilot was the only person onboard when his helicopter crashed into a remote reserve during a firefighting mission.
By Alexandra E. Petri
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Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoir A pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Colorado has died after the aviator’s aircraft crashed into a reservoir, local authorities said. The Gunnison county sheriff’s office said in a statement that it was notified of the deadly crash at about 5.17pm local time on Sunday. Gunnison’s regional communications center received a call reporting that the aircraft involved in the crash went dow...
By Anna Betts
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The fire was only 13% contained as of Monday morning
By Riley Hoffman
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The pilot, believed to be the only person on board, was assisting firefighters with the 2-week-old Gold Mountain Fire
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