An Israeli pilot was killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash in South Brunswick, New Jersey, CBS News reported on Thursday.
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According to the report, emergency services rushed to the scene after several eyewitnesses called 911 after seeing the chopper having trouble, and then falling into a lake.
Video: The scene of the crash
There were no other reported casualties resulting from the accident.
It is unclear what led to the crash as according to local law enforcement, the sky was clear. Police did suggest, however, that components of the helicopter may have become detached during its struggle to maintain control.
United Hatzalah emergency personnel also arrived at the scene to make sure the dead was treated according to Jewish tradition.
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