Posted on 11/05/2010 12:43:34 PM PDT by Tom Hawks
This helicopter can't get the lift it needs to take off from this barge and nearly crashes. The crew members on the ship are hoping they don't get sliced in half. Their prayers were answered because everyone was safe, although I am sure they needed to change their underwear. At least the pilot and the guy on the pad who was cringing in the fetal position as the Helicopter spun out of control needed to changer their shorts.
Follow this link to see the,
Video of a Near Helicopter crash
You certain that that was a Chinook and not a Sea Knight?
I may have shown my ignorance. Crap, I never knew what was flying I was on the fire party. It was about 17 years ago so sue me. LOL
Losing the tail rotor lets her spin pretty quick.
I know this is real, but it looks exactly like an R/C heli with a rate gyro when you are trying to get the yaw compensation dialed in.
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