Water bombing helicopter pilot hailed as 'hero' after tragic crash death

A Tasmanian water bombing helicopter pilot has been hailed a hero after crashing to his loss of life combating a bushfire within the state's north.

The 41-year-old northern Tasmanian man had been combating a blaze that had burned via greater than 1600 hectares when he crashed close to Pipers Brook, about 40km north of Launceston, on Monday afternoon.

Police confirmed his loss of life on the scene after being referred to as to a discipline close to Pipers Brook Street about 3.20pm.

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A water bombing helicopter pilot has been hailed a hero after crashing to his loss of life close to Pipers Brook whereas combating the Lebrina fireplace within the north of Tasmania on Monday, February 14, 2022.(Railton Fireplace Brigade)

Railton Fireplace Brigade Chief Ross Crack mentioned the person had been combating the Lebrina fireplace, which was downgraded to an recommendation warning on Monday.

"Railton fireplace brigade want to provide our condolences to the household, buddies, firefighters and assist crew of this hero," he mentioned, in a submit on the organisation's Fb web page.

"While Tasmania Fireplace Service along with all firefighters take the utmost warning when conducting firefighting actions, generally God takes hero's (sic) from us for unknown causes to me."

He was the one occupant of the helicopter when it crashed.

"Preliminary investigations counsel that the pilot was within the space endeavor duties referring to bushfires within the Lebrina space when it crashed in a paddock," Tasmania Police mentioned.

The hearth burning close to Lebrina has destroyed 1600 hectares. (Tasmania Fireplace Service)

Tasmania Fireplace Service (TFS) Performing Deputy Chief Jeff Harper mentioned the crash was a "tragic" incident.

"Our hearts exit to the person's household and family members at this troublesome time," Mr Harper mentioned.

"Our ideas are additionally with our individuals and others who've been working very intently with the person concerned to assist struggle the Lebrina fires.

"It's a very tragic state of affairs, particularly as a result of it has concerned somebody who was working arduous to struggle the Lebrina fires to assist our group protected."

Mr Harper mentioned assist shall be offered for emergency crews.

"We shall be working with Police, the Australian Transport Security Bureau and different authorities in order that this incident is absolutely investigated," he mentioned.

Anybody who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Launceston Police on 131444 or report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.