Posted on 11/09/2025 8:17:32 AM PST by V_TWIN
Harrowing video footage shows the moment a Russian helicopter smashed into a pier and bashed its tail off — with the pilot then bizarrely choosing to fly out to sea before losing control and crashing.
Five senior members of a Russian defense manufacturer were killed in the crash.
The dramatic clip reveals a badly botched landing in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan region on Nov. 7
After clipping off its tail, the helicopter then drifts along the Caspian Sea — possibly searching for somewhere else to land.
Separate CCTV footage reportedly shows the Ka-226 utility copper smashing into a residential building and exploding in flames.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
"Employees of the Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant (KEMZ), a Russian defense manufacturer, were among those killed. KEMZ has been sanctioned by the United States for it’s role in manufacturing aviation equipment used in the war against Ukraine."
- Yeah sure, it was an "accident" 👌
It was if you watch the video.
I saw the video on another source. Longest helicopter crash I’ve seen. Almost like he was trying to.
No tail rotor, no yaw/directional control
Pilot should have put her down then and there after the first bounce.
Pilot had a couple of opportunities to set it down and inexplicably decided to continue flying......very odd IMO......especially considering who was aboard.
He landed once in shallow water. He could have just lowered the collective there and powered down, but decided to take off again and lose control.
Nevermind. Did not notice dual rotors.
MAYBE ALL THE “BIG WIGS” WERE GIVING HIM CONFLICTING ORDERS
Suicidal pilot
That’s probably the most plausible explanation. God have mercy on their souls.
Here is a link to a video of the incident I found much easier to access and watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHqjEg1U4e8
I wouldn’t be surprised if an upper management person on board ordered him to keep flying, not understanding the lack of control over the path of the aircraft.
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