Helicopter crashes in German forest, killing pilot

A helicopter has crashed in a forest between Neudorf and Bärenstein in Germany, killing the pilot, according to German media and police, Report informs.

The crash was followed by a fire that completely destroyed the helicopter.

Several firefighting crews were deployed to extinguish the blaze, as the incident occurred near a 887-meter-high mountain in the Erzgebirge mountain range.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Further details about the pilot and the cause of the accident have not been disclosed.