A helicopter crashed in a forest near Sehmatal in the Ore Mountains while performing liming work. According to the Chemnitz Police Department, the helicopter had one pilot on board. It was initially unclear whether he survived the crash.
The police also had no information initially regarding the man’s identity or the cause of the accident. A spokesperson said upon inquiry that they were notified of the crash around 9:55 a.m.
Helicopters are used to apply lime to forest soils. Aerial liming is carried out to counteract the acidification of forest soil, which results from environmental factors such as acid rain and nitrogen.
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