Anchorage, AK (June 7, 2025) — Two people lost their lives in a helicopter crash Wednesday on Alaska’s North Slope, federal officials confirmed.

News sources show that North Slope Borough search and rescue teams located the downed aircraft about 28 miles west of Deadhorse after being alerted to the situation. Officials reported that both the pilot and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

The helicopter involved was a Robinson R-66, a light turbine-powered aircraft operated by Pollux Aviation, a heli-charter company based in Wasilla. At the time of the flight, the helicopter had obtained special visual flight rules clearance and was transporting personnel involved in a scientific study.

Due to challenging weather conditions, the National Transportation Safety Board has not yet been able to recover the wreckage but has begun conducting interviews as part of their ongoing investigation.

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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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