The authorities of Novorossiysk confirmed the death of the pilot in a helicopter crash

This was reported by TASS with reference to a representative of the city administration.

“The pilot died,” he said.

Earlier, the mayor of Novorossiysk Igor Dyachenko reported a helicopter crash in the region of Abrau-Durso.

According to media reports, the helicopter “suddenly lost control, crashed and caught fire”, as a result of which the pilot died.