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FAA: Two dead in helicopter crash near Wikieup

Posted at 8:00 AM, Jun 24, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-24 18:38:16-04

Officials say two men are dead after a helicopter crash near Wikieup on Thursday.

The FAA says the Robinson R66 helicopter had two people on board, heading to Riverside, Calif. from Prescott.

The aircraft was reported overdue when it failed to arrive at the destination.

Mohave County Sheriff's Office says one of the victim's cell phones was tracked to an area north of Alamo Lake near Wikieup.

Search crews found the wreckage early Friday morning. The helicopter had reportedly burned up after the crash and the two occupants were found dead.

Their identities have not yet been released.

The NTSB and FAA are looking into the cause of the crash.

Stay with ABC15 for updates.