Pilot dies in Western Queensland chopper crash

A man has died in a helicopter crash in western Queensland, with multiple agencies investigating the accident’s cause.

The 42-year-old man was the only person on board when the aircraft went down near Tumbar Road, Blackall, about 1000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 9:30 on Monday morning.

Police are assisting the Australian Transport Safety Bureau with their investigation.

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