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Brazilian TV Helicopter Crash Caught On Camera

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The pilot of the Record TV helicopter was killed and a cameraman on board was seriously injured. Brazilian Air Force Lt. Col. Ricardo Beltran said that the pilot was a "hero" for avoiding the nearby buildings and road. (www.youtube.com) More...

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dbaker
dbaker 0
Incredible footage.
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bbabis
bbabis 0
It looks like the cameraman may have survived because he was not belted in. During the spin, he would have been pinned to the left side and at impact ejected out. Injuries would still have to be severe with those G forces.
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