Police are investigating following a fatal helicopter crash near Kowanyama yesterday, 9 October.

A search and rescue operation commenced around 7.30pm after a Robinson R22 helicopter failed to return to a homestead at Yagoona, near Kowanyama.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Challenger Jet and Rescue 510 helicopter were deployed.

Around 8.30am this morning, the helicopter was located approximately 7km south-east of Yagoona.

The pilot and sole occupant, a 27-year-old man was located deceased.

The Forensic Crash Unit will prepare a report for the Coroner.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is also investigating.

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