Crash in the air of a plane and a helicopter leaves at least two dead in the US

(CNN) – Two people have died after a mid-air collision between a helicopter and a plane in Arizona this Friday morning, according to Chandler Fire Department spokesman Keith Welch.

Welch told CNN affiliates KTVK / KPHO that his department received the call around 7:45 am local time, and found a helicopter downed and on fire in a field. The two passengers had died, Welch said.

The fixed-wing aircraft that was involved in the crash landed safely at Chandler Airport.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told CNN that it is gathering information, but had no further details at this time.

Chandler police are investigating the accident and seeking information from potential witnesses, asking if anyone videotaped the accident.