Authorities are investigating a workplace accident that killed one person in rural Black Hawk County on Friday (June 5, 2015).

Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a farm at 2838 W. Tama Road near Hudson around 10:30 a.m. on a report of the fatal mishap. In a news release, deputy Tony Meyer said the accident occurred while maintenance was being done on a stationary helicopter.

According to www.whitepages.com, the address is the location of RITEL Copter Service, Inc. - an aircraft, charter, rental and leasing business.

Investigators haven't released any additional information on the accident. According to Meyer, Black Hawk County sheriff's officials plan to release more details once family members are notified.

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