Helicopter Accident Near Priest Lake Kills Pilot
The pilot of a logging helicopter was killed Thursday night when it crashed onto steep terrain on the eastern side of Priest Lake.
Bonner County authorities haven't released the pilot's name.
Sheriff's Captain Jim Drake says the helicopter was part of a logging operation north of the Indian Creek State Park.
Drake isn't certain if it was moving logs when it crashed.
Search and rescue personnel hiked a mile from the nearest road to reach the crash Thursday night.
Federal investigators plan to visit the site Friday.
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