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Pilot walks away from helicopter crash near Tamworth

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A pilot has walked away from a severe helicopter crash south of Tamworth this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a property on the New England Highway at Gowrie just before 1pm.

The 30-year-old pilot, the only person in the helicopter, pulled himself out of the crashed cabin and walked to a nearby home for help.

A pilot has walked away from a severe helicopter crash south of Tamworth this afternoon. (Supplied)
The pilot took himself to a nearby home for help. (Supplied)

NSW paramedics attended the scene and treated the man for minor injuries.

He was airlifted to Tamworth Base Hospital as a precaution.

Fire and Rescue NSW are at the property managing any hazards from the crash.

Local police are investigating the crash.

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