Authorities are responding to a helicopter crash in a remote mountain area near Phoenix, Arizona, with rescue crews working to reach the site.
Remote Crash Site
The crash occurred Friday near Telegraph Canyon, south of Superior, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the rugged terrain has made access difficult, and crews are still working to reach the wreckage.
Four People on Board
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft, an MD 369FF helicopter, had four people on board when it crashed around 11 a.m. local time. Injuries have not yet been confirmed.
Flight Details
The helicopter had departed from Pegasus Airpark in Queen Creek, Arizona. Superior is located about 70 miles east of Phoenix.
Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating the cause of the crash. The FAA has also issued a temporary flight restriction over the area to allow search and rescue operations to continue safely.
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