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Pilot reported dead in helicopter crash near Wenatchee

Jul 23, 2014, 3:43 PM | Updated: 4:41 pm

A pilot is reported dead after a helicopter used for spraying orchards crashed near Wenatchee.

The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. at a Stemilt Growers field used for a landing site, according to the Wenatchee World.

A spokesman with the Chelan County Fire District says the helicopter belongs to Stemilt Growers, and was used for spraying.

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