According to the statement of the local police, authorities were still trying to identify the pilot of the helicopter after it reportedly went down after 4:30 p.m. local time. It was reportedly not instantly clear if the person who died was on board of the aircraft or on the ground.
A spokeswoman for the Virginia State Police said the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Local residents reportedly described hearing a low-flying helicopter before a loud explosion and fire.
