1 dead in Hall County helicopter crash

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One pilot died after his ultralight aircraft crashed in northern Hall County on Saturday afternoon, Hall County Sheriff’s Office officials confirmed to Atlanta News First. The victim’s family has identified him as Larry Preiss and police said he was 75 years old.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the aircraft was an AR-1 gyroplane and it crashed during a local flight. The aircraft hit powerlines and crashed into a field.

Authorities responded to the 4700 block of Clarks Bridge Road near Glade Farm Road at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration said only the pilot was on board.

The body of the victim was transported to the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌
A helicopter has crashed in the 4700 block of Clarks Bridge Road just north of Glade Farm Road. The road has been closed at this time. One person has died in the crash. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/JtjXDBLRVh
— Hall County Sheriff (@HallCountySO) March 25, 2023

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