The Union County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened in the 4000 block of Belk Mill Road south of Wingate.
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Officials said the helicopter was reportedly crop dusting fields when it became entangled in power lines.
According to deputies, the pilot was the only person on board.
"It is a tragic accident, I don't know if there is any other way to describe it," a Union County deputy told WSOC. "From my understanding, the pilot, in this case, is a very experienced pilot."
This is the second fatal helicopter crash in North Carolina in a week. Last Wednesday, a Duke energy helicopter went down killing the pilot and injuring two others.
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