Man killed in Hunter Valley helicopter crash near popular wine region 

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Man killed in Hunter Valley helicopter crash near popular wine region

  • A pilot has died after his helicopter crashed into a riverbank in the NSW Hunter
  • Ambulance and fire and rescue teams rushed to the scene in Maitland Vale
  • Police are at the scene of the accident and have established a crime scene

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A man has died after his helicopter crashed into a riverbank in the NSW Hunter region.

Emergency services rushed to Campbells Rd in Maitland Vale on Thursday with reports of the crash around 4:20 p.m.

Crews found a Bell ‘Jet Ranger’ helicopter crashed on a riverbank, a short distance from the town of Maitland.

A man has died after his helicopter crashed into a riverbank (pictured) in Maitland Vale, NSW

A man has died after his helicopter crashed into a riverbank (pictured) in Maitland Vale, NSW

A man, who has yet to be identified, was found dead on the plane.

Police have established a crime scene and are staying in the area.

Officers have notified the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, which will investigate the cause of the crash.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

Emergency crews set up a Bell 'Jet Ranger' helicopter on a riverbank (photo, stock image of a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter)

Emergency crews set up a Bell 'Jet Ranger' helicopter on a riverbank (photo, stock image of a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter)

Emergency crews set up a Bell ‘Jet Ranger’ helicopter on a riverbank (photo, stock image of a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter)