Two Dead in Mercy Flight Helicopter Crash in Genesee County (NY)

Two people have died in a Mercy Flight helicopter crash in Elba Tuesday.

Early reports from New York State Police suggest the helicopter struck power lines on crashing at about 1 p.m. And an early report said four had died in the crash.

Police have identified the deceased as Retired NYS Police pilot James Sauer, 60, and flight instructor Stewart Dietrick of Texas, 60.

Fire and police on scene at the crash site at 7269 Norton Rd. in Elba reported that the helicopter was heavily damaged on impact.

The helicopter was on a training flight. No patients were on board.

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