Helicopter Archives

Helicopter spirals out of control, spins wildly before crashing into lake while fighting wildfire — watch terrifying footage

Terrifying footage captures the moment a water-bomber helicopter plunges into Rosporden Lake as it battles raging flames.A routine firefighting mission in Rosporden, France, turned into a heart-stopping scene on Sunday evening when a Morane 29 helicopter, tasked with scooping water to combat a wildfire, lost control and crashed into a lake.Shocking video shows the helicopter […]

‘Death staring in face’: Pakistan floods leave 344 dead; helicopter crash, mass funerals, widespread destruction deepen crisis – Top developments

Northern Pakistan has been left devastated after relentless monsoon rains unleashed flash floods that swept away homes, roads, and entire villages. In just 48 hours, at least 344 people have been killed, with survivors describing the scenes as “doomsday” while rescuers struggle to reach cut-off areas. Pakistan Flood Fury: Watch Moment Journalist Gets Washed Away […]

UK helicopter crash: 3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson; cause under probe | World News

3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson in UK; cause under probe (Pic credit: X/@standardnews) Three people were killed and one seriously injured after a helicopter crashed during a flight lesson on the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast, on Monday morning, authorities said. The Robinson R44 II aircraft, operated […]

Crisis in Colombia: At least 13 people dead, multiple injured in police helicopter crash and Cali bombing; FARC dissidents blamed

At least 13 people dead, multiple injured in police helicopter crash and Cali bombing Colombia endured one of its bloodiest days in recent months on Thursday after a police helicopter was shot down in Antioquia and a car bomb ripped through the city of Cali, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more.President Gustavo […]

Pakistan floods kill 243: Buner hit hardest with 157 deaths; helicopter carrying aid supplies crashes

A neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan (AP photo) Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 243 people in Pakistan, with dozens still missing. The worst hit was Buner district in the northwest, where 157 people died on Friday after homes and villages were swept away. Authorities […]

Mississippi crash: Two dead after helicopter crashes into barge on river; FAA, NTSB to investigate

Smoke fills the air from a barge after a helicopter crash in the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill (Image credits: AP) Two people were killed Thursday morning when a helicopter struck a powerline and crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, sparking a fire.A video shared by a witness online […]

DIY flight turns fatal: 88-year-old Russian inventor killed in self-built helicopter; blades detach during takeoff

Screen grab from X @RT_com An 88-year-old man from Russia has died after attempting to take off in a homemade helicopter that came apart during engine startup.Vladimir Trapeznikov, a resident of the Omutninsky district in the Kirov Region, was known locally for building flying machines despite having no formal training. The incident occurred on Thursday, […]

Who was Agustín Escobar? Siemens CEO killed with family in NYC helicopter crash

A sightseeing trip over New York turned tragic on Thursday after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people — including a high-profile executive of Siemens, one of Europe’s largest technology firms.Agustín Escobar died in the crash alongside his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children, aged 4, 5, and 11, ABC […]

Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: Missing helicopter with 7 on board crashes near Uttarakhand’s Gaurikund | Dehradun News

A tragic helicopter crash in a remote area of Uttarakhand claimed the lives of at least seven people on Sunday. The Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd chopper crashed between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Kedarghati, erupting in flames. DEHRADUN: At least seven people were killed after a helicopter crashed in a remote part of Uttarakhand on Sunday. […]

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Federal transportation safety officials were investigating on Friday after two commercial flights aborted landings because an Army helicopter had entered the airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where helicopter traffic has been restricted since a fatal collision in January. Air traffic controllers instructed Delta Air Lines Flight 1671 and Republic Airways Flight 5825 to […]