Pilot Killed in Colorado Firefighting Helicopter Crash
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A pilot helping battle a wildfire in Colorado was killed after his firefighting helicopter crashed into a reservoir while supporting crews on the Gold Mountain Fire.
Authorities identified the pilot as 56-year-old Nicholas Dale of Sooke, British Columbia. He was the only person on board the helicopter when it went down in Silver Jack Reservoir on Sunday.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash, while the Federal Aviation Administration says the aircraft overturned after crashing under unknown circumstances.
The Gold Mountain Fire has burned more than 57 square miles in southwestern Colorado and was 11% contained as firefighters continued working to contain the blaze.
Authorities identified the pilot as 56-year-old Nicholas Dale of Sooke, British Columbia. He was the only person on board the helicopter when it went down in Silver Jack Reservoir on Sunday.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash, while the Federal Aviation Administration says the aircraft overturned after crashing under unknown circumstances.
The Gold Mountain Fire has burned more than 57 square miles in southwestern Colorado and was 11% contained as firefighters continued working to contain the blaze.
