1 killed in SW China helicopter crash

CHENGDU - One person died and another was injured in a helicopter crash that occurred in southwest China's Sichuan province Thursday evening, local authorities said.

The accident happened at 5:13 pm, when a civilian helicopter crashed near the city of Guanghan, killing one pilot and injuring another helicopter crew member, an official from the city's publicity bureau said.

The chopper was a training helicopter operated by Sichuan Xilin-Fengteng General Aviation Co., Ltd., the official said.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

On Monday, a police helicopter crashed during a training mission in northwest China's Shaanxi province, killing two people and injuring another.