Police were told about 6.30am that a helicopter was overdue. It was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra. Photo / Supplied
One person is dead after a helicopter crash in central Otago this morning.
The chopper was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra.
It was reported overdue at 5.30am, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
The aircraft is believed to have flown up State Highway 8, towards Laurence, over Glendu Forest, before crashing at Deep Creak near Lake Mahinerangi, near Waipouri.
Deep Creek is at the south end of the Lammerlaw Range and has an elevation of 800m.
It is a Milton-based helicopter, another helicopter was sent to the location at 7.30am.
Maritime NZ told the Herald the victim was the only person on the helicopter.
The Investigation has been handed over to police and the Civil Aviation Authority.
A CAA spokesperson said it is working with police in Otago following the crash this morning.
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