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Helicopter crashes in east Lincoln County near Logsden

A crashed helicopter rests in a field
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

This story was updated at 4:02 p.m.

A helicopter crashed Thursday morning in east Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash just after 10 a.m. on Moonshine Park Road near the community of Logsden.

The sheriff’s office and other partner agencies at the site said there appeared to be no danger to the community.

A spokesperson with the Federal Aviation Administration said only the pilot was on board. Information about potential injuries was not immediately released.

The FAA is investigating the crash and will post preliminary information in the coming days.

The public is asked to avoid the area.

This story comes to you from the Northwest News Network, a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington.