Trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett and pilot Robert Skankey died when their helicopter crashed during active shooter pursuit in Flagstaff last month.

One person was killed in a helicopter crash in a remote area outside Mojave on Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

A mechanical failure, specifically a problem with the main rotor, caused the fatal DPS helicopter crash in Flagstaff, according to a preliminary NTSB report.

A helicopter crashed and caught fire near Mojave, CA. Oak Creek Road is closed as the FAA and Kern County Sheriff's Office investigate.