Search and rescue operations are underway in the Arizona mountains where a helicopter crash occurred late Friday morning, according to authorities.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said that crews are working to access the remote crash site in the mountains near Telegraph Canyon in the Superior area, which lies around 64 miles east of Phoenix.
Four people were on board the private helicopter when it crashed. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident.
Details have not yet been released about the cause of the crash or whether any of the passengers survived.
“Injuries have not been confirmed at this time as crews work to access the remote crash site,” the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.
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A temporary flight restriction has been issued by the FAA over the area “to provide a safe environment for search and rescue ops,” according to authorities.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office for further details.
