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Pilot killed in helicopter crash near U.S.-Mexico border

A helicopter was reported to have crashed near Potrero Road in East County
SKY 10 image of a helicopter crash in the far East County, San Diego, on Dec. 16, 2024
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(KGTV) - Cal Fire officials said crews have responded to reports of a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border in the far East County.

The crash happened north of SR-94 and south of Barrett Lake at around 10:15 a.m.

The pilot, who was killed in the crash, was the only person on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.